Hey folks, I’m in a bit of a panic here. I’ve been coding for decades and thought I knew my way around cloud platforms. But man, did Gemini API throw me for a loop!
I was working on this project using what I thought was the free preview. The billing page showed barely any charges for days. I felt safe.
Then boom! In less than an hour, my costs went from pocket change to hundreds of dollars. The worst part? The billing page didn’t update in real-time. I had no clue what was happening until it was too late.
I did everything right - set up alerts, used the free version, and kept an eye on things. But it wasn’t enough.
This mess has really messed up my plans. I’m a solo dev trying to get back on my feet after a tough year. Now I’m stuck with a huge bill and a suspended project.
Just wanted to give you all a heads up. If you’re messing with Gemini API, be super careful. Those costs can sneak up on you fast.
Anyone else run into something like this? Any advice on how to deal with it?
man, that sucks big time. been there myself with aws once. these cloud services can be sneaky af with costs. have u tried hitting up their support? sometimes they’ll cut u a break if u explain. also, maybe look into some monitoring tools that can catch this stuff faster. hang in there bro, we’ve all had those oh sh*t moments!
I’ve been there, and it’s a tough spot. These cloud services can be deceptively complex when it comes to billing. One thing that’s helped me is setting up a separate project account with a fixed budget. That way, even if things go haywire, you’re not risking your main finances. Also, don’t underestimate the power of reaching out to their support team. Sometimes they can offer retroactive discounts or payment plans if you explain your situation. It’s worth a shot. In the meantime, take a deep breath and remember that setbacks like this are part of the dev journey. You’ll figure it out and come back stronger.
I can really relate to your situation; unexpected charges can turn a promising project into a stressful ordeal. I once encountered a similar issue with another API service that I thought was under control until the bill soared. I learned that relying solely on alerts can be risky. Instead, consider setting hard limits for your account so you don’t exceed your budget. Using a dedicated, low-limit payment method and manually checking cost estimates can provide extra safeguards. I hope that working with support and adjusting your strategies helps resolve the issue and get your project back on track.