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Vladyslav Soliannikov
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• Feb 7
Don’t go broke on OpenAI bills: My "Tiered Model" Strategy
The biggest mistake companies make is using GPT for every single task. It’s expensive and overkill. For production-grade AI, you need a smart routing layer.
My approach to cost optimization:
1. L1 Router: Small models (GPT-4o mini / Mistral 7B) for intent detection.
2. L2 Specialized: Mid-tier models for RAG and standard logic.
3. L3 Heavy: Top-tier reasoning (Claude 4.5 / Gemini Pro) only for complex edge cases.
I build AI that doesn't just work—it makes business sense on your balance sheet.
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