LLM Pricing Comparison Calculator
GPT-4o vs Claude 3.5 vs Gemini.
Context Window Cost Calculator
Price to fill 128k/1M context.
Fine-Tuning Cost Calculator
Calculate training costs.
Token Converter Calculator
Visualize token counts.
API Spend Forecast Calculator
Project monthly AI bills.
Media Generation Cost Calculator
DALL-E 3 & Audio pricing.
Mastering AI Token Economics
Welcome to the AI Token Cost Intelligence Hub. As Artificial Intelligence becomes a core utility for business and creative work, the ability to accurately forecast and optimize API spend is no longer just a technical skill—it is a financial necessity. Our suite of calculators is designed to demystify the complex billing structures of providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
Why Tokens Matter
Large Language Models (LLMs) don't process words; they process 'tokens.' Understanding that 1,000 tokens ≈ 750 words is the first step toward building profitable AI applications. Whether you are running a simple chatbot or a massive RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) system, small inefficiencies in your prompt length can lead to thousands of dollars in wasted API spend.
The ROI of Optimization
By switching from high-tier models like GPT-4o to 'Mini' variants for non-reasoning tasks, developers often see a 90% reduction in costs with zero impact on user experience. Our tools help you find that "sweet spot" between intelligence and efficiency.
The next frontier of AI is multi-modal. We've included specialized calculators for DALL-E 3, Whisper, and TTS to help you plan complex workflows that involve images and audio. Don't guess your margins—calculate them with precision.
AI Category FAQ
Yes, we monitor the official rate cards from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google weekly. Our calculators reflect the latest price cuts, including the recent massive drops in 'Mini' and 'Flash' model tiers.
While our calculators use the standard public API pricing, the rates are generally identical (or within 5%) of what you will pay on cloud platforms like Azure or Bedrock.
The best way is to use Prompt Caching (available on Gemini and Claude) and to be extremely disciplined with your system prompts. Every word in a system prompt is paid for on every single request.