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  • How Much Does It Cost to Build an AI Agent in 2026?

    Originally published on Codeloop Software. Quick answer: In 2026, a custom single-purpose AI agent (lead qualification, support deflection) costs $1,500–$5,000 to build plus $300–$800/month to run.

    Dev.to AI6 min read
  • From AI Demo to Production Budget

    An agent keeps spending when a task goes wrong. A failed tool call can trigger another model call; a retry adds to the bill even if the user eventually gives up.

    Dev.to AI4 min read
  • Jev by TypeSafe AI: the hype, reactions, and two-week clone war

    Somewhere in a roleplay community, people are feeding their own chat replies into a model built for industrial automation. The model scores their writing and tells them which reply sounds more in character. That model is Jev, and it is not what TypeSafe AI put in its press release.

    Dev.to AI6 min read
  • 27 Free AI Tools Every Indian Startup Needs in 2026

    Running a startup in India means wearing many hats. You're the CEO, the accountant, the marketing team, and the customer support — all rolled into one. What if you had an AI assistant for each of those roles, and it was completely free?

    Dev.to AI3 min read
  • Is software overpriced nowadays?

    I had an argument with a fellow software engineer recently. He said: “Software isn’t overpriced.” I said: “Bro… the game has changed.” 😂 Think about it.

    Dev.to AI2 min read
  • SaaS กำลังตายจริงหรือไม่: อ่านหลักฐานสองฝั่งหลังวันที่ตลาดซอฟต์แวร์หายไป 2.85 แสนล้าน

    SaaS กำลังตายจริงหรือไม่: อ่านหลักฐานสองฝั่งหลังวันที่ตลาดซอฟต์แวร์หายไป 2.85 แสนล้าน โดย Nokka (นก-กา) | 3 ตุลาคม 2569 ถ้าคุณเป็นเจ้าของธุรกิจที่จ่ายค่าซอฟต์แวร์รายเดือนอยู่ และได้ยินคำว่า "SaaSpocalypse" บทความนี้จะช่วยให้คุณตัดสินใจได้ว่าควรกังวลแค่ไหน คำนี้ถูกตั้งขึ้นช่วงต้นปี 2026…

    Dev.to AI10 min read
  • The “Any Given Tuesday” Theory of AI Startups

    By Robin Winters · First published February 21, 2026 · Republished October 2, 2026 Original LinkedIn edition · Readable HTML edition · Robin’s portfolio Original wording, images and captions. Technical observations and opinions retain their original context.

    Dev.to AI4 min read
  • Show DEV: Tasda, a platform for human-designed AI representatives

    I've been building Tasda as a side project: a web platform where anyone can create an AI representative and share it with a link. What it does A guided wizard collects the representative's description, behaviour rules, scenarios and capabilities. No code.

    Dev.to AI1 min read
  • LinkedNav vs Botdog 2026

    Last updated: May 2026 TL;DR: Botdog is the deliberately-minimal LinkedIn automation tool — one price (~$19/month), one feature set, no upsell ladder, highest G2 average rating in the category at 4.9/5 (across 57 reviews).

    Dev.to AI9 min read
  • Estimate your AI feature's model bill before you build it

    Most AI MVP budgets I see cover the build and forget the monthly line. That line is the model bill, and at a few thousand users it can pass what the build cost. One formula gets you a usable estimate.

    Dev.to AI2 min read
  • How the BOT Model Is Powering the GCC Boom in 2026

    India is in the middle of a Global Capability Center surge, and the Build Operate Transfer (BOT) model is one of the quiet engines behind it. The headline numbers get the attention: thousands of GCCs, a sector worth tens of billions, millions of professionals.

    Dev.to AI6 min read
  • 5 Best AI App Builders for Going to Production

    Most AI app builders can get you a working demo in an afternoon, but few help once real customers show up. Ready for real customers means your app keeps working as more people sign up, and logins and payments don't break. This list ranks five builders on what happens after the demo.

    Dev.to AI6 min read

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