Are expensive AI subscriptions worth it?

Over the past six months, AI coding tools and AI agents have crossed an important threshold, and they're absolutely worth the money.

Log in App tips Expensive AI subscriptions are worth it now A year ago, paying hundreds of dollars a month for an AI subscription seemed absurd. Now, the power that's coming from these tools makes it seem a lot more reasonable. Harry Guinness, who's been covering AI long before ChatGPT existed, talks about how we got here—and why an expensive AI subscription can absolutely be worth it. Read the take Recommended reading from the Zapier blog team Automation 5 ways to automate Mistral with Zapier MCP Learn how → Business tips Customer success metrics: 14 KPIs to use Predict retention and growth → App picks The 10 best AI recruiting tools in 2026 Find the best app → App tips 9 Python automation scripts to try Automate critical workflows → Got a question? Ask in our community © 2026 Zapier, Inc. All rights reserved. 548 Market St #62411, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401 You received this email because you're subscribed to Zapier Blog & Newsletter. Unsubscribe   Privacy policy   Contact us