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Private AI Server or Subscribe in 2026? GPU and High-Memory VPS Real Test Selection Guide
ChatGPT Plus costs $20 per month, and $100 to $300 per month is not uncommon when API usage is large. The technical and cost thresholds for self-built AI are declining, but choosing the wrong hardware can still lead to pitfalls. This article starts from actual deployment experience and clearly explains what configurations correspond to models of different sizes and which platforms are worthy of consideration.