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OpenAI users complain about slow speeds and high costs, consider switching

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Users are expressing frustration with OpenAI's model performance, citing slow speeds in "normal" mode and rapid consumption of usage limits even in "fast" mode. This has led to concerns about the cost-effectiveness of higher-tier plans and a potential migration to alternative models like Claude or Kimi due to the stress and instability associated with OpenAI's current offerings. AI

IMPACT User dissatisfaction with model speed and cost may drive adoption of competing AI services.

RANK_REASON User complaints about product performance and cost, indicating potential churn.

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OpenAI users complain about slow speeds and high costs, consider switching

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User complaints about product performance and cost, indicating potential churn.
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COVERAGE [1]

  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/CustomMerkins4u ·

    Another Speed complaint. I've had enough.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Clearly the intent was to force us to run everything in &quot;fast&quot; because &quot;normal&quot; isn't even usable at this point. </p> <p>At &quot;fast&quot; I burn through usage on my $200 soon to be $500 plan so fast. The constant resets mak…

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