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AI Model Training vs API

Compare costs of training custom models vs using API services

Calculator ID: ai7Category: ai-agents

Model Comparison Settings

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Training vs API Analysis

Break-even

1 mo

Year 1 Savings

$1,121,287

2-Year Savings

$11,658,971

Based on your inputs, the analysis shows $0 in projected value with key performance metrics optimized for your scenario.

Cost Comparison Over Time

At 500,000 requests per month with 20% growth, self-hosting saves $11,658,971 over 2 years with break-even at 1 months.

Organizations processing over 407,000,000 tokens monthly typically benefit from self-hosted models, gaining predictable costs and enhanced control while reducing long-term expenses.