Team server cost $300–$400/mo
OpenCode's team servers for Europe, US, and Singapore run $300–$400 per month each — still cheaper than purchasing laptops for employees.
Snapshot · Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
1021: We got addicted to an AI model we can't talk about
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Jul 15, 2026
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