THREE QUESTIONS, ONE GOOD CHOICE
AI buying guide
Answer three questions to pick a plan from offers on sale now. Below is how the delivery methods differ in risk.
Choosing by use
- Coding
- Codex (included with ChatGPT plans), Claude, Cursor, Kiro. Look for long context and editor integration.
- Chat & writing
- ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok. Decide the tier you need first (Plus, Pro, Max…).
- Images
- Midjourney, or the image generation built into ChatGPT and Gemini plans.
- Video
- Runway, or video generation in higher Gemini tiers.
- API usage
- Compare the unified price per $1 of credit, then use the local API check to test the model and billing after buying.
How delivery methods differ in risk
- Top-up to your accountThe plan is added to your own account, which stays yours. Lowest risk; watch whether the seller asks for your login.
- Codes / CDKsYou redeem it yourself. Check region, expiry and any account requirements.
- Ready-made accountAn account the seller created. It can be reclaimed, banned or lose the plan; read the warranty carefully.
- Shared / pooled accountUsed by many people. Highest stability and privacy risk; others may see your chats.
Before you pay
- Is the warranty first-login only, time-based or full-term? Be careful with no after-sales.
- Check price history and the same plan across shops so you don't buy at a peak.
- Check shop reviews, risk notes and when the offer was last updated.
- Run the local API check once after buying API credit.
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