Updating costs section with expectations

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Jezza Hehn 2026-05-22 19:28:57 -04:00
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## How much does it cost? ## 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:** 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.
| 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.
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