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Technical deep-dives on LLM routing, model benchmarks, pricing, and the infrastructure behind modern AI applications.

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9 min read

What is LLM Routing? A Developer's Guide

Stop sending every request to GPT-4o. Learn how LLM routing intelligently selects the right model for each task — saving up to 80% on API costs.

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7 min read

LLM Benchmarks Explained: MMLU, Arena ELO, and What Actually Matters

MMLU, HumanEval, Arena ELO — everyone throws these around but what do they actually mean? A no-BS guide to AI benchmarks for developers.

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10 min read

The Real Cost of AI APIs in 2026 (And How to Cut It)

Here's exactly what you're paying for LLM API calls — and 5 practical strategies to cut your bill by 50-80% without sacrificing quality.

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11 min read

OpenAI Alternatives: Top LLM Providers Compared (2026)

Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek, Mistral, Meta, and more — a real comparison of every serious OpenAI alternative with pricing, strengths, and honest opinions.

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9 min read

Free AI APIs: Complete Guide to Free LLM Access in 2026

Every free LLM API tier tested and compared — Google Gemini, Groq, OpenAI, Anthropic, and more. Real rate limits, real quality, no BS.

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13 min read

Open Source LLMs: The Definitive Guide for 2026

Llama 4, DeepSeek V3, Qwen 3, Mistral, Gemma 3 — every major open-source LLM compared. Benchmarks, deployment, self-hosting costs, and real recommendations.

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12 min read

Best LLM APIs in 2026: Complete Comparison

Every major LLM API provider compared — features, pricing, latency, reliability, and honest developer experience ratings. The only comparison you need.