You're renting a unicorn — the model, the GPU, the tool. The meter never stops. Here's what it costs, and what it costs to own instead.
Every month, the same bills. SaaS seats, API tokens, GPU rental. None of it builds equity.
The rent column assumes 24/7 GPU usage. Most workloads are lighter — but the SaaS and API costs are real every month regardless.
Three layers, one owned stack. The model, the hardware, and the worker — all yours.
We build you a working AI worker, brand it with your mark, and hand you the keys. You own it — you don't rent it. The model underneath is a commodity. What you'd own is the workflow, the data, and the brand wrapped around it — the part that's actually yours.
Get your 🫏 →12 months. Four strategies. One clear winner for anyone running 24/7 inference.
| Strategy | Upfront | Per hour | 12-month cost | Break-even vs. rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☁️ Rent | $0 | $0.20–$0.30 | $2,628 | — |
| ⚖️ Hybrid | $700 | $0.09 + burst | $1,260 | ~5 months |
| 🏗️ Own | $700 | $0.02 | $844 | 2–4 months |
| 🧈 Butter | $7,500 | $0.01–$0.04 | $1,524 | 8–14 months |
Assumes 24/7 operation on a 3090-class GPU. After break-even, you pay only electricity ($12–$50/mo). The hardware is yours.
Three tools to find your exact numbers — pick your GPU, your budget, and your model.
18 GPUs across Vast.ai, Salad, Terra Compute, and Hashrate. Live per-hour rates from RTX 3060 to B200.
Compare prices →Interactive pathway from pay-as-you-go to all-inclusive power. Pick your mode, see your 12-month cost.
Build your plan →12 labs scored across 7 transparency dimensions. See which models you can actually own — and which are just open-weight.
Explore models →The math works. The models are open. The hardware pays for itself. OYASS builds the worker — you own the stack.
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