From a749152e4487c3fe694df2bd566cc1b749bf31b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jezza Hehn Date: Fri, 22 May 2026 19:28:57 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Updating costs section with expectations --- README.md | 11 ++--------- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d83c336..ba3c2f4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -107,16 +107,9 @@ Optional but recommended: ## How much does it cost? -The server cost depends on your cloud provider and server size. `obm` shows you the estimated monthly cost before you commit. +The server cost depends on your cloud provider and server size. `obm` shows you the estimated monthly cost before you commit. Generally speaking, a server that costs $5 to $8 (USD) per month will give you plenty of resources. -**Rough starting points:** - -| Provider | Smallest option | Good for | -|----------|----------------|----------| -| Hetzner | €4.49/mo (2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM) | Most agents | -| DigitalOcean | $6/mo (1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM) | Light use | - -The AI model API costs are separate and depend on your usage. +The AI model API costs are separate, and depend on your usage. Generally that's the biggest cost with an AI agent. Running this part within the server instead of using a provider, will be slower but cheaper. If low cost is a priority, set up local inference. ---