A user compares the cost-effectiveness of Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) versus fixed subscription plans like GitHub Copilot and Claude for hobby projects and experimental work, noting OpenAI's pricing at $60-100 monthly and asking about benefits of agentic workflows.
Amp, an AI agent platform, is now free to use with bring-your-own-key model subscriptions and compute. Users can leverage their existing ChatGPT or other AI provider subscriptions without monthly fees, paying only for Amp's orbs (remote computers) or using free local runners. New free Hobby and Teams tiers democratize access while maintaining discounts for existing premium members.