Let's be honest. Being an AI enthusiast in 2026 is expensive.

xi ji — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:38:14 +0000

Here is the typical monthly bill for many of us:

ChatGPT Plus: $20
Claude Pro: $20
Midjourney: $10 (or more)
Some Video AI tool: $30...

Suddenly, you are spending $80+ a month just to access the "best" tools.

And the worst part? A week later, a new model comes out (like Llama 3 or Google Gemini), and you wonder if you need another subscription.

It feels like buying a DVD for every single movie you want to watch.

I realized recently that I don't actually need the subscriptions. I just need access to the intelligence.

That’s when I switched to an AI Aggregator.

If you haven't used one yet, think of it like a "Universal Remote" for all AI models. Instead of logging into five different websites, you have one platform that connects to everything.

There are numerous such platforms available on the market, but I ultimately opted for Evolink because they offer exceptionally competitive pricing. Their Sora 2 is 97% cheaper than the official platform.

You might wish to give them a try: https://evolink.ai/sora-2

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Let's be honest. Being an AI enthusiast in 2026 is expensive.