AI API Cost Calculator

This calculator helps you estimate costs for using major language models by focusing on your actual usage patterns rather than abstract token rates. Key features include: • Input tokens, output tokens, and monthly request volume • Compare monthly costs across major provider models • Sorts models from cheapest to most expensive • Toggle for batch API pricing to show potential savings Unlike most token-based calculators, this tool allows you to define the shape of your specific tasks. Simply enter your expected input and output token counts per request, along with your anticipated monthly request volume. The system then calculates and presents a clear, actionable comparison of real monthly expenses across offerings from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. A unique advantage is the integrated batch pricing toggle. Many providers offer significant discounts, often around 50%, for asynchronously processed requests. This calculator explicitly demonstrates how much you could save by utilizing batch processing, a crucial detail often overlooked by other estimation tools. Designed for developers, product managers, and budget planners, this cost calculator provides an invaluable resource for accurately forecasting and optimizing expenses without requiring any sign-up or personal information. Just plug in your numbers and gain immediate insights into your operational costs.