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How to Deploy Llama 3.2 1B with TinyLLM + FastAPI on a $5/Month DigitalOcean Droplet: Sub-100ms Latency Inference at 1/250th Claude Cost

DEV.to AIΒ·May 16, 2026

The content details how to deploy Llama 3.2 1B using TinyLLM and FastAPI on a $5/month DigitalOcean Droplet, achieving sub-100ms latency inference. This setup enables production-grade real-time AI inference, drastically cutting costs and avoiding vendor lock-in.

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