Local vs Cloud
How much do you really use? Set your monthly token volume and hardware budget — and see when your own GPU becomes cheaper than the API.
| Cloud API cost / month | $30 |
|---|---|
| Hardware cost / month (3-year amortization + ~$8 electricity) | $24 |
| Break-even | ~96 months |
Hardware would only pay off after ~96 months, beyond a 3-year window — the API wins for now.
Prices are typical 2026 street prices and list API rates; local hardware also wins on privacy, offline use and no per-token billing.