ConeheadAI · leftover lesson
SNK3-224 · Curriculum How-to
Free vs paid — what the upgrade actually buys
L1–L3 · Hands On–Verifier (bootstrap — system rebalances) · ~5m
Look for this insight
Paid AI tiers typically buy better models, longer context, and file/tool features — decide by task, not hype.
Lesson hook
The upgrade question has a boring answer: paid tiers usually buy a smarter default model, longer memory within a chat, and file or tool features. If your use is short Q&A, free is fine. If you're working documents and long threads, the ceiling matters.
Do this now
Write your 3 most common AI tasks. For each, mark: does free handle it today (Y/N)? You're done when you can say in one line whether an upgrade would change your actual week — not the demo reel. Re-check tiers before deciding; they change often.
Completion check: one_line_upgrade_verdict
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