3-year cost: VPS vs home hardware
Pick a VPS and a home box. We count the promo period, the renewal price and electricity at the US average residential rate (18.31¢/kWh, EIA, July 2026). Change any number.
Total cost
This calculator doesn't include model or API costs, which are often bigger than hosting. It also leaves out your time, home internet, and a home box's resale value.
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