I’m Happy I Canceled These AI Subscriptions

4 AI subscriptions I canceled this year

Over the past few years, I’ve paid for dozens of AI tools.

Some were great, while others became less useful over time or were not as good as advertised. In this article, I explain why I canceled some AI subscriptions and outline the criteria I use to decide which ones are worth keeping. With the money you save, you might even consider supporting an independent writer like me :)

ChatGPT Pro

Pro is ChatGPT’s top-tier subscription ($200/month). It unlocks Pro mode and provides additional credits for my favorite tools, including Deep Research and ChatGPT Agent.

So why did I cancel it? The main reason is the price. Pro mode is worth it when you tackle high-stakes tasks that require accuracy, reliability, speed, and depth of reasoning. For example, a physician reviewing medical literature to support a treatment plan or an executive analyzing market reports to inform investment decisions.

For some months, I had projects of that caliber, and Pro delivered. However, after those needs diminished, pa…