AI Hardware ROI Calculator

Compare the total cost of running AI models locally on your own hardware versus paying for cloud API access. Find your break-even point and calculate long-term savings.

Hardware Device

Purchase Price (USD)

Power Draw (W)

Usage Parameters

Quick Scenarios

Tokens per Day1.0M

Hours of Use per Day8h

Input / Output Ratio70% in / 30% out

Electricity Cost ($/kWh)$0.12

Time Horizon (months)36 mo

Enter a hardware price and at least one API token price or subscription to calculate.

Select your hardware and an API model, then adjust usage parameters to see your ROI projection.