Why I Stopped Self-Hosting AI Models (And You Probably Should Too)

A developer abandoned self-hosting LLMs after spending three months and $500 on GPU rental, opting for a cheaper API despite the privacy and control benefits of local hosting. Simultaneously, another engineer transitioned from VS Code to Cursor. While VS Code uses AI as an add-on extension, Cursor integrates AI directly into the development environment, shifting the workflow from simple code editing to orchestrating software with native AI assistance for a more seamless experience.