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GPU Infrastructure
Self-Hosting vs Inference APIs in 2026: The Real Cost Math
Is self-hosting an LLM cheaper than an API? It hinges on one number: your break-even token volume. Here is the cost framework and a worked example.
Topic
Is self-hosting an LLM cheaper than an API? It hinges on one number: your break-even token volume. Here is the cost framework and a worked example.
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