Why Self-Host an LLM?

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source: https://betterprogramming.pub/you-dont-need-hosted-llms-do-you-1160b2520526

  1. In the long run cost will be less compared to a hosted LLM API services.
    • Initially, the cost of development will be less. However, when you scale in production the cost will increase linearly with the production load.
    • But, in Self hosted LLMs, the upfront cost will be high, but in the long run the cost will be less in the production.
  2. Improved performance
  3. Privacy and Security

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