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Level: IntermediateAI strategy and cost

Cut your AI bill without losing quality

Cost per feature, model cascades, caching and local models, with automated quality evaluation so the savings don't cost you results.

01The problem

Your AI API bill grows every month, and nobody knows what each feature costs or whether a smaller model would do the job.

02How we solve it

We measure cost and quality per task, then set up a cascade (cheap model first, expensive one only when needed), caching, leaner prompts and, where it makes sense, local open-source models. Automated evaluation keeps quality in check.

03How it works

01Current usage02Cascade03Evaluation04Smaller bill
  1. Current usage

    We measure cost, tokens and latency per feature from your usage logs.

  2. Cascade

    Simple tasks go to a cheap model; the expensive one steps in only when needed.

  3. Evaluation

    An evaluation suite measures quality on every change, before it reaches production.

  4. Smaller bill

    Caching, leaner prompts and, where it makes sense, local models cut the monthly bill.

The highlighted step is the check: anything that fails the rules goes back for review instead of moving on.

04What changes in practice

  • A predictable AI bill. You know what each feature costs.

  • Savings without quality loss. Every change is validated by an automated evaluation suite.

  • Less vendor lock-in. Model cascades and the option of local models.

05What you get

  • Cost breakdown by feature
  • Model cascade and routing
  • Quality evaluation suite
  • Cost and token dashboard

06How the pilot works

Scope
The three features that spend the most
Timeline
2 to 4 weeks

What we measure

  • monthly cost
  • quality measured by the evaluation suite
  • latency

Metrics are agreed before we start. With the numbers in hand, you decide whether to move to production.

07Pricing

Pricing

Custom quote after a free assessment

Billing: fixed-price project or, as an option, 15 to 25% of the savings measured in the first year, with a cap.

Every project is quoted in writing after a free assessment, in US dollars or euros.

Entry offer

AI cost review

from US$ 1,900

Timeline: 10 business days

  • Cost per feature and per task
  • Plan for cascades, caching and local models
  • Savings estimate backed by quality evaluation

Starting price for the scope described. Larger volumes and extra integrations go into the proposal, always in writing before work starts.

08Who it's for

  • Software companies with AI in production
  • Startups whose API bill grows every month
  • Product teams that need data to choose models

Industries where this service comes up most:

09Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to reduce a company's AI bill?

Every project is quoted after a free assessment, based on scope, volume and the systems involved. To start with a fixed scope, the “AI cost review” offer starts at US$ 1,900 and takes 10 business days. You get a fixed-price proposal in writing before any work starts.

How soon do the savings show up?

The pilot takes 2 to 4 weeks. Typical scope: the three features that spend the most.

Can the fee be tied to the savings?

Yes, as an option: 15 to 25% of the savings measured in the first year, with an agreed cap and a single owner on your side. The default is a fixed price.

Is it worth switching to local models?

It depends on volume and the task. The evaluation compares quality and cost before any switch.

Who builds it

Osney A. de Souza

AI engineer · Joinville, Brazil

Five years of software development and AI systems in production. The person who handles your project is the one who designs it and writes the code.

  • Runs an AI-assisted audit platform in production, backed by thousands of automated tests
  • License plate recognition with deep learning for large-scale video monitoring
  • Software Engineering student (Univille, expected 2027)

Free assessment

Let's see if this fits your case

Tell us how the process works today, the rough volume and the systems involved. If it makes sense, you'll get a pilot proposal with scope, timeline and metrics.

Send an emailjuniorthesouza017@gmail.com Message on WhatsApp(47) 98864-2296

Tell us about the process, the rough volume and the systems involved. You'll hear back from the engineer who would build it.

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