5 Ways I Reduced My OpenAI Bill by 40%

When you first start using LLMs in your product, the costs seem manageable. But as you scale, they can quickly become one of your biggest expenses. A few months ago, my OpenAI bill was getting out of hand. I knew I had to do something about it. After a few weeks of focused effort, I managed to cut my monthly LLM spend by over 40%. Here are the five most impactful changes I made. Caching is Your Best Friend This one might seem obvious, but it's amazing how many people don't do it. I found that a