> is effectively free right now using my own API key for Gemini. I think the cost is/was a big factor preventing many from switching from Chat-based coding to

> is effectively free right now using my own API key for Gemini. I think the cost is/was a big factor preventing many from switching from Chat-based coding to Cline/Cursor/Aider. For my hobby projects I don't want to spend 3 USD to get some assistance which I can get for free through a monthly subscription (and some extra pasting). Google is smart to offer a free use tier on API-usage which seems enough for agentic coding.