# Move from API to self-hosted model: AI use case

> Cut inference cost and keep data private with a fine-tuned open model. SaaS & Technology.

Source: https://aibyos.com/use-cases/self-hosted

SaaS & Technology

# Move from API to self-hosted model

Cut inference cost and keep data private with a fine-tuned open model.

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## How we approach it

1.  Collect production traces as training data
2.  Distil into a fine-tuned open model
3.  Serve with vLLM on autoscaling GPUs behind your gateway

## How success is measured

Quality parity on evals, cost per 1k requests, p95 latency.

## Capabilities involved

[⚙ Fine-tuning & Model Customization](https://aibyos.com/services/fine-tuning)[▤ MLOps, LLMOps & Inference](https://aibyos.com/services/llmops)

## Industry

SaaS & Technology

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