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Why You Need an AI Aggregator (And Why Single-Model Subscriptions Are Overpriced)

February 12, 20266 min readBy Onello Team
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The average AI power user subscribes to 2-3 services. Here's why an AI aggregator like Onello saves money and delivers better results than any single subscription.

The Subscription Trap

Let's do some math. If you're a serious AI user in 2026, you probably use:

  • ChatGPT Plus — $20/month for GPT-4o
  • Claude Pro — $20/month for Claude 3.5 Sonnet
  • Gemini Advanced — $20/month for Gemini 2.0 Pro
  • That's $60/month or $720/year just for AI chat access. And that doesn't include specialized tools like Perplexity, Midjourney, or GitHub Copilot.

    The irony? You probably use each service for specific tasks. ChatGPT for creative work, Claude for coding, Gemini for research. You're paying full price for three subscriptions but only using a fraction of each.

    What an AI Aggregator Does Differently

    An AI aggregator gives you access to multiple AI models through a single interface and a single subscription. Think of it like how Spotify replaced buying individual albums — you get everything for one price.

    With Onello, you get:

  • 30+ AI models from 9 different providers
  • One unified interface — no switching between tabs and apps
  • Compare — compare 2-4 models side-by-side on the same prompt
  • Knowledge Vault — save and organize the best responses across all models
  • One subscription — $20/month for Pro access to everything
  • The Productivity Argument

    Beyond cost savings, there's a productivity argument for aggregation. When all your AI tools are in one place:

  • No context switching — You don't lose your train of thought switching between ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini tabs
  • Better answers — Compare lets you instantly see which model gives the best response for any given prompt
  • Organized knowledge — Everything you save goes to one vault, not scattered across three different conversation histories
  • Consistent experience — One interface to learn, one set of keyboard shortcuts, one conversation history
  • The Cost Breakdown

    ApproachMonthly CostModels Available
    ChatGPT Plus only$20GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini
    Claude Pro only$20Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Haiku
    All three major subs$60+~6 models
    Onello Pro$2030+ models

    The math speaks for itself. You get 4x the models for 1/3 the price.

    Who Benefits Most?

  • Developers who need Claude for coding but GPT-4o for documentation
  • Content creators who want GPT-4o for creative writing but Gemini for research
  • Researchers who need to cross-reference answers across multiple AI models
  • Teams who want standardized AI access without managing multiple subscriptions
  • Anyone tired of paying $60+/month for AI tools
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