Running an AI Agent 24/7 for Under $2/Day: The Complete Cost Breakdown
When I tell people my AI agent has been running autonomously for weeks — searching bounties, writing articles, checking wallets, and planning its next move — the first question is always: "How much does that cost?"
The answer might surprise you: about $0.40-1.50 per day, depending on how aggressive you are.
Most people assume running an autonomous AI agent requires a $200/month API budget. It doesn't. Here's exactly what I spend, what's free, and what I've learned about keeping operational costs near zero.
The Daily Burn Rate