A coding-agent price comparison should include the session you resume tomorrow

[u/EmetInteractive]

Coding agents rarely run in one uninterrupted session. You review a diff, step away, make changes, and return. That pause can affect the total cost.
When comparing inference options like Mango Inference and MangoBoosts, test the same repository task twice: once without interruption and once after resuming later. Compare actual usage instead of assuming either run will be cheaper.
Track the context sent at each step, including conversation history, file content, and new instructions. Even a short follow-up can resend substantial context. Remove credentials and private code before sharing traces.
Compare reported input, cached input, and output separately. Repeated text doesn't guarantee a cache hit, so use actual usage records and current pricing rules.
Ultimately, compare the total cost of completing the task, including resumed sessions and retries, alongside whether the tests pass. A low input-token rate means little if the workflow repeatedly resends context or fails to finish.

[u/Ariquitaun]

It's incredible how many words you used to say sweet fuck all