Cost of Running AI Locally

Running AI locally starts at $1,999 one-time for Digital Twin Pro, an AI appliance that includes hardware costs only. Optional care plans like Managed Care ($29/month) add ongoing support and updates, while Concierge offers premium service by application.

What is the initial cost of setting up local AI?

The one-time setup cost for running AI locally with Digital Twin Pro is $1,999. This includes a private AI appliance built on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, preloaded with 1TB NVMe storage, and assembled in the USA.

Are there any ongoing costs to consider?

Beyond the one-time purchase of $1,999 for Digital Twin Pro, optional care plans can be added. Managed Care is available at $29 per month or $290 annually and includes managed updates, health monitoring, daily encrypted backups, and priority human support.

What does the hardware include?

Digital Twin Pro comes with NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, offering up to 67 INT8 TOPS performance, equipped with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, and operates within a power range of 7W–25W. It also includes 1TB NVMe storage preloaded.

What support options are available?

Support is offered through Essentials (free forever), Managed Care ($29/month or $290/year for updates, monitoring, and backups), and Concierge ($99/month by application) for premium human support. All care plans ensure your appliance runs smoothly.

How does privacy factor into the cost?

Privacy is a core feature of Digital Twin Pro with LOCAL-FIRST processing as default, ensuring data stays local unless explicitly chosen otherwise. Optional cloud models are available but require bring-your-own-key encryption for additional security and compliance.

Last updated: July 2026 · Reviewed against official NVIDIA Jetson specifications.

The simplest way to get this: Start with the Digital Twin Pro appliance and add Managed Care for ongoing support and peace of mind.