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model-economics
Cost modeling and ROI analysis for specialized LLM development. Use when deciding whether to train a custom model, estimating total cost, or calculating break-even vs frontier APIs. Covers training costs, inference costs, and time-to-ROI projections.
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# Model Economics: Cost Analysis for LLM Specialization
## When to Use This Skill
Use this skill as the **first step** of any model-specialization assessment to determine:
- Is it worth training a specialized model?
- What will the total investment be?
- When will the specialized model break even vs frontier APIs?
- What's the ongoing cost comparison?
## Frontier API Cost Model
**Important**: Use `websearch` to get current pricing — these change frequently. Reference tiers as of early 2026:
