CodeMate

Like many others, coding is not my first language. I usually require AI to guide me through the code in more detail.

I believe the biggest selling point of this product is the ability to use the 'Knowledge base'.
Then, many of us 'beginner coders' can easily use this tool to collect context and be able to execute more complex tasks by using the power of the knowledge base. I believe this is the intention of this tool.

However, If this is how you see yourself using this tool, then sadly, this AppSumo deal is not for you.

The issue here is that CodeMate is the hungriest AI tool I have encountered so far.
As many others commented, I also somehow managed to use up the entire monthly allowance of 175.000 credits in a single day, and that was only by asking the AI to complete 2 single tasks.

I uploaded 2 Git repositories, smaller repositories, nothing huge, my codebase (again, nothing big) and a few other links. Apparently, I already managed to exhaust the initial 3GB storage (Tier 2) allowance, which now somehow totals to over 6GB.

When asking a pilot, I can only tag a maximum of 2 knowledge base items to the question. Then, each answer seems to cost an average of 40.000 credits. That doesn't really give me much to play around with each month, does it?
I understand that I can purchase the additional 'unlimited' add-on for $60, but I only just purchased Tier 2 for $169, which lasted one afternoon. 🤔

I might as well sign up for the $8/month unlimited monthly CodeMate subscription package, which offers unlimited usage without the limitations of Tier 2. It probably works out the same as the initial $169 (Tier 2) + $60 / year addon.

So, what is the point of this deal? I don't really get it. It seems to be just a 'teaser' to an actual subscription product. Is it just to create some exposure for the product so it gets advertised on AppSumo?
The Tier 2 I purchased seems to be only good for some 'light' use. Once you run out of monthly credits, which you most likely will, you will need to purchase the additional add-on anyway.

In short, I don't really understand this pricing model. I might sign up for the monthly subscription, or maybe not. I'm still sitting on the fence about this one.