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Hidden cost of Claude alternatives comparison showing total cost of ownership over 3 years with migration and quality costs included

Business Apr 6, 2026 • 8 min read

Hidden Cost of Claude Alternatives: Alarming GLM vs MiniMax Truth 2026

Hidden cost of Claude alternatives adds $18K-28K migration + ongoing costs. GLM, MiniMax, ChatGPT often cost MORE than staying on Claude over 3 years.