AI Infrastructure Economics
Guides for build-vs-buy AI decisions.
Direct-answer pages for LLM cost, self-hosting break-even, GPU ROI, and private RAG infrastructure decisions.
self-host LLM vs API cost
Self-Host LLM vs API Cost: When Each Wins
Compare self-hosted LLM cost vs managed API cost across token volume, latency, privacy, operations, and break-even timing.
Read guideLLM break-even point
LLM Break-Even Point: API, Hybrid, or Self-Hosted
Use this LLM break-even framework to decide when API spend, hybrid routing, or self-hosted GPU infrastructure makes economic sense.
Read guideL40S vs H100 ROI
L40S vs H100 ROI for LLM Inference
Compare L40S vs H100 ROI for LLM inference across throughput, memory, utilization, capex, and workload fit.
Read guideedge self-hosted RAG vs OpenAI API
Edge RAG vs OpenAI API: When Private Retrieval Wins
Compare edge or self-hosted RAG vs OpenAI API workflows for privacy, latency, cost, throughput, and operational control.
Read guideGPU requirements for hosting an LLM
GPU Requirements for Hosting LLMs: Edge to HPC
GPU and hardware requirements for hosting LLMs on-prem: VRAM by model size, edge devices like Jetson Orin Nano, L40S and H100 servers, and HPC clusters.
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