AI Model Pricing Calculator

Compare API costs across all major AI models. Input your token counts and see per-request and monthly cost estimates.

What is AI Model Pricing Comparison?

AI model pricing varies significantly across providers, models, and usage patterns. Models are typically priced per token (or per million tokens) with separate rates for input and output tokens. Factors like context window size, model capability, and whether you use batch or real-time processing all affect the total cost. Comparing these prices across providers helps teams make informed decisions about which model to use for their specific use case.

This tool provides an up-to-date comparison of pricing for popular AI models including GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, Llama, and others, with sortable columns and cost calculators.

How to Use This AI Model Pricing Tool

Browse the table — View pricing for all major AI models, organized by provider.

Sort and filter — Sort by price, context window, or provider to find the best option for your needs.

Compare costs — See input and output token pricing side by side for easy comparison.

Check context windows — View the maximum context window size for each model to ensure it meets your requirements.

Common Use Cases

Budget planning — Estimate monthly AI API costs based on expected usage volume and compare across providers.

Model selection — Choose the most cost-effective model that meets your performance and context window requirements.

Vendor negotiation — Use publicly available pricing data to negotiate better rates with AI providers.

Architecture decisions — Factor in token costs when designing AI pipelines, choosing between smaller frequent calls vs. larger batched requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is AI API pricing calculated?

AI API pricing is based on token usage, charged per million tokens. Most providers charge separately for input tokens (your prompt) and output tokens (the model's response). The total cost per request is the sum of input and output token costs.

Which AI model is the cheapest?

The cheapest model depends on your use case. For simple tasks, smaller models like GPT-4.1 nano or Gemini 2.0 Flash offer the lowest per-token costs. For complex tasks requiring high quality, you may need more capable (and expensive) models. Use the calculator above to compare costs for your specific usage.

Are these prices up to date?

Prices shown are standard API rates and were last updated on the date shown at the bottom of the calculator. AI providers frequently adjust pricing, so check the provider's official pricing page for the most current rates. Volume discounts, batching, and prompt caching can also reduce costs.