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OpenAI agent 24/7 operation costs exceed $28, user seeks cheaper alternatives

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A Reddit user shared their experience with the cost of running an AI agent 24/7, which exceeded their initial expectations. While the API costs for the model were around $22 for a month, the total bill, including virtual private server (VPS) costs and multiple restarts, amounted to more than the initially quoted $6. The user is seeking the most cost-effective method for continuous agent operation, considering both API and infrastructure expenses. AI

IMPACT Highlights the operational costs associated with continuous AI agent deployment, influencing future cost-optimization strategies.

RANK_REASON User-generated commentary on product cost, not a direct product release or significant industry event.

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OpenAI agent 24/7 operation costs exceed $28, user seeks cheaper alternatives

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/YamOk7317 ·

    my 24/7 bill last month was not the $6 line i kept quoting

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>tracked one agent for 30 days. vps was $6. api was about $22. three restarts, roughly 40 minutes each, all before coffee. so the honest question is what's the cheapest way to keep an agent running 24/7 once you count the mornings, not just the in…

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