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The financial model for AI access varies significantly: Proprietary models: Usually charge per token (input and output), with costs ranging from $0.2 to $3 per 1M tokens Open source models: Can be self-hosted or accessed through various providers, often at lower costs For heavy users, this difference can be substantial. A typical conversation might use 1,000-2,000 tokens, meaning costs can quickly accumulate with proprietary models.