The cheaper agent run can cost more per usable result
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A smaller API bill can hide a more expensive workflow. Here is a deliberately made-up example, not a benchmark: Two agents attempt the same 100 tasks, with the same acceptance test. Agent A costs $10 in model and tool usage; 20 results pass. That is $0.50 per accepted result. Agent B costs $30; 90…
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- 2026-09-17 13:23 · r/AI_Agents
The cheaper agent run can cost more per usable result