An AI budget gives every tool and usage-based service a clear place in your plan.
What belongs in an AI budget?
Include subscriptions, API usage, compute, renewal dates, owners, and usage limits.
How should builders review costs?
Review actual usage monthly and remove tools that no longer create value.
Frequently asked questions
An AI budget is a plan for tracking and controlling spending on AI tools, APIs, and compute.
Yes, usage-based API costs should be included because they can change with demand.
Review an AI budget at least monthly and whenever a major tool or workflow changes.
The person responsible for the AI workflow should own the budget, with finance visibility.
Payle is building financial infrastructure for approved AI tools and AI spending.
