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How Much Does a RAG Chatbot Cost to Run?

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You built a "chat with your documents" app. It works on your laptop. Then someone asks: "What will this cost me every month?" Here is the short answer, using real prices I checked on October 6, 2026: A small test (1 PDF, 100 questions): under $1 A small business (1,000 questions a month): about $8…

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