Lindy Ditches Claude for Deepseek, Saving Millions

AI startup Lindy has completely switched from Claude to Deepseek, resulting in millions of dollars in savings. This move highlights increasing cost pressures on companies like Anthropic. Lindy's CEO, Flo Crivello, stated that the AI costs for his 25-person startup were previously "unsustainable," even exceeding personnel costs. He confirmed the company's cost curve "crashed to the ground" after making the switch. Crivello indicated he would consider returning to Claude if Anthropic reduced its prices, calling it "a matter of survival for the business." What's interesting is that affordable models, including some from China, are becoming competitive and offering a strong price-performance ratio. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently acknowledged that AI costs have become a "huge issue" for companies. This trend shows how crucial cost-efficiency is becoming in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.