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Local GPU vs API break-even

Compare amortized hardware and operating cost with API spending.

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AssumptionsPlanning estimate, not a vendor quote.

GPU purchase costDepreciation monthsMonthly electricityMonthly maintenanceMonthly API cost

Estimated result85Planning estimate, not a vendor quote.

Formulagpu / months + electricity + maintenance versus api

Planning estimate, not a vendor quote.

Data version: 2026-08-31-rc1