Costs

Shiba is free, open-source software. Running a workspace can still incur charges for hosting and the AI services it uses.

If you use a team’s workspace

The person who runs your installation chooses its hosting and model connections. Ask them which services are available and how usage is paid for.

There isn’t a fixed price for every task. The model, task size, and time spent working can affect usage. Start with a small task when you’re trying a new setup.

If you run your own workspace

You pay your hosting and model providers for the services you configure. Review their current prices and set budgets or alerts where available.

The self-hosting guide covers setup. Runtime costs and limits lists the technical references for installation owners.