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DeepSeek Chat vs Self-Hosted vLLM A100 Cost
Managed DeepSeek API cost is simple opex; vLLM on A100-class GPUs trades engineering effort for potentially lower marginal token cost at huge scale.
- vLLM figures in OmniKit are amortization estimates — update them with your GPU quote.
- Include idle GPU time; utilization kills theoretical savings.
- Start with API pricing until QPS justifies a cluster.
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FAQ
When does self-hosting win?
Usually at sustained high utilization with predictable traffic and in-house ML ops.
Are GPU rates exact?
No. Treat vLLM rows as directional until you plug in contract rates.
What about networking and storage?
Add them outside the token calculator for a full TCO view.
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