Hey everyone, I’m a complete beginner in LLMs / AI and I’m trying to figure out where to start 
I’d really like to learn:
which LLMs are actually worth using today,
open-source vs paid/closed models,
whether it makes more sense to run things locally or use cloud/APIs,
concepts like fine-tuning, RAG, agents, and how they are used in practice,
and what a real-world workflow looks like when working with these tools.
I’m also a bit confused about:
free plans,
trials,
subscriptions,
credits,
API pricing,
and which tools are actually worth using when you’re just getting started.
If anyone has recommendations for:
beginner roadmaps,
tutorials/courses,
YouTube channels,
communities,
or even “what I would do if I started today” advice,
it would be massively appreciated
I’d really like to learn:
which LLMs are actually worth using today,
open-source vs paid/closed models,
whether it makes more sense to run things locally or use cloud/APIs,
concepts like fine-tuning, RAG, agents, and how they are used in practice,
and what a real-world workflow looks like when working with these tools.
I’m also a bit confused about:
free plans,
trials,
subscriptions,
credits,
API pricing,
and which tools are actually worth using when you’re just getting started.
If anyone has recommendations for:
beginner roadmaps,
tutorials/courses,
YouTube channels,
communities,
or even “what I would do if I started today” advice,
it would be massively appreciated