How I Built a Production AI Agent in Python for $5/month Using Open Source
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How I Built a Production AI Agent in Python for $5/month Using Open Source When I first started experimenting with AI agents, my credit card was crying. A few API calls to GPT-4 and suddenly I was looking at $50+ monthly bills for what amounted to a hobby project. That's when I decided to go all-in on open-source solutions, and I'm genuinely shocked at how capable they've become. This guide walks you through building a fully functional AI agent that runs on your own infrastructure for under $5/month.