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LLM Cost Estimator

Estimate your monthly AI token spend and see how self-hosted open-weight models on ManyLayers Deploy compare against hosted API costs.

Inputs

Requests per day

Average tokens per request (input + output)

Model tier

Monthly estimate

Fill in the inputs and click Calculate to see your estimate.

Estimates are indicative only. Self-hosted costs reflect GPU compute and exclude ManyLayers licensing, which varies by plan. Actual savings depend on GPU utilization, model quantization, and workload characteristics. Contact us for a detailed analysis.

Why self-host matters

Token costs are only part of the picture.

Hosted API

Per-token billing with no ceiling
Data processed on third-party infrastructure
No audit log you control
Rate limits may affect peak throughput

Self-hosted (DIY)

Fixed GPU cost, independent of volume
Data stays on your infrastructure
Full operational burden — model serving, scaling, upgrades
Requires MLOps expertise

Self-hosted with ManyLayers

Fixed GPU cost with ManyLayers handling operations
Data never leaves your perimeter
Gateway, Workspace, and Deploy in one coherent platform
OpenAI-compatible — existing code unchanged

Run open-weight models on your infrastructure.

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