What is the real cost of running BitNet locally vs cloud AI APIs?
Category:AI Integration & Development
Quick Answer
Mini PC: $150-200 one-time + $2-5/month electricity. Break-even vs cloud APIs in 2-4 months.
Detailed Answer
One-time costs: Mini PC (Intel N100): $150-200, or repurpose existing hardware: $0. Ongoing costs: Electricity ~15-30W continuous = $2-5/month. No API fees, no subscriptions. Compare to cloud: GPT-4o costs $50-200/month for moderate use, Claude 3.5 costs $30-150/month. Break-even point: 2-4 months. After that, you're running AI automation essentially for the cost of electricity.
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