LLM Pricing

Workload calculator

LLM API Cost Calculator

Estimate monthly API spend from tokens, requests, cache reuse, and batch pricing. Enter your workload first, or use a preset as a shortcut.

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Cost estimates use the generated model database last built on Jul 7, 2026. Pricing, lifecycle, and capability fields can be incomplete or provider-specific, so verify production decisions with the official provider.

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How to use this page

Start with a simple preset, then change tokens and request volume to match your product. If you already know the workload type, the use-case pages give a more guided comparison.

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