AI Interactive Tools
LLM TCO Calculator
API, fine-tune or self-host? Compare 3 scenarios with 1/2/3-year total cost of ownership.
Definition
- LLM TCO
- The total cost of ownership of an LLM solution, comparing API consumption, fine-tune + hosted, or full self-host across token, infrastructure, staffing and electricity items.
- Also known as: LLM total cost of ownership, LLM TCO, AI cost comparison
Inputs
3 scenarios
Sign-up Required
LLM TCO Calculator results are members-only
You can adjust the form inputs freely; the result table, charts and PDF report require a free account. Your current inputs are preserved when you sign up.
- Re-download your reports and PDFs from your dashboard
- Stay updated on new tools and KVKK + EU AI Act changes
- Full access to the Resource Centre, Forum and Learning Portal
KVKK/GDPR compliant — only name and email. We won't send ads; you can delete your account anytime.
Calculations rely on Q1 2026 public pricing and standard assumptions; estimates only.
References
- OpenAI API Pricing, OpenAI
- Anthropic Pricing, Anthropic
- Lambda Labs Cloud GPU Pricing, Lambda
- NVIDIA L40S GPU spec sheet, NVIDIA