Understandably, this is usage dependent but I'm curious to know what's the typical usage rates for readers of this sub.
Limited time: $1,000 in free credits for Claude Code on the web
$330 in expiring Claude credits. Why do people use Claude api anymore?
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I just received an email from Anthropic:
We're offering a limited-time promotion that gives Pro and Max users extra usage credits exclusively for Claude Code on the web and mobile. This is designed to help you explore the full power of parallel Claude Code sessions without worrying about your regular usage limits.
Pro users receive $250 in credits
Max users receive $1,000 in credits
These credits are separate from your standard usage limits and can only be used for Claude Code on the web and mobile. They expire on November 18 at 11:59 PM PT. Your regular Claude usage limits remain unchanged.
Promotion dates: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM PT through Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT.
Source: Claude Code Promotion | Claude Help Center
I have $330 Claude credits expiring in 1 week.
What have you guys found to be the best use of the API? I find day to day, gemini api accomplishes most of what I need for a much lower cost so I can't think of a good use for these remaining credits.
How would you use these credits? When is Claude worth the price increase?
For reference
Gemini 2.0 Flash -> Input $0.10 / 1M tokens, Output $0.40 / 1M tokens
Gemini 1.5 Pro -> Input $1.25 / 1M tokens, Output $5.00 / 1M tokens
Claude 3.7 Sonnet -> Input $3 / 1M tokens, Output $15 / 1M tokens
I use cursor for coding, OpenAI subscription for deep research.
What do I need Claude for anymore... It's 2-3x the price.
Is there a cool open source project I should try out that requires a smarter model? Is there an app idea/workflow that requires using a smarter model that I can add to my workflow in the next week?
Is there a way to sell these credits?