Cost
A100 vs H100 vs L40S vs 4090: Why the Cheaper GPU Costs More to Train On
The cheapest GPU per hour is rarely the cheapest per training run. Real 2026 rental prices and total-cost math across the 4090, L40S, A100, H100, and H200.
Free Local AI vs Paid Cloud APIs: Real Cost Comparison
A used RTX 3090 is $1,200 now and costs ~$10/month to run. Full break-even math vs OpenAI, Anthropic and Google APIs — including when local never pays back.
How Much Does It Cost to Run LLMs Locally?
$200-800 for hardware, $5-15/month in electricity, and a 3-6 month breakeven vs ChatGPT Plus at $240/year. Full cost breakdown with real numbers.