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New proxy offers per-agent GPU cost tracking for self-hosted LLMs

A new LLM inference proxy has been developed to address the gap in cost observability for AI agents, particularly when self-hosting models. Unlike existing tools that focus on token counts, this proxy tracks GPU-hour consumption, providing granular cost data per agent and model. This allows for better budget management, policy enforcement on model usage, and impact analysis before migrating to different LLMs. AI

IMPACT Enables granular cost control and budget enforcement for self-hosted LLM agents, crucial for managing operational expenses.

RANK_REASON The item describes a new software tool (an LLM inference proxy) that addresses a specific operational problem for AI developers and operators.

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New proxy offers per-agent GPU cost tracking for self-hosted LLMs

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · David AMARA ·

    Per-agent GPU cost: what LangSmith can't tell you

    <p>Your AI agents are running. Your GPU bill arrives: <strong>$47,000 this month</strong>.</p> <p>The CTO asks: <em>"Which agent is responsible for what?"</em></p> <p>You open LangSmith. It says your pricing agent used 18 million tokens. Helpful — but what does that <strong>cost<…