LLM Cost Estimation Made Simple

Get accurate, real-time pricing estimates for every major LLM provider. One API call, instant results.

POST /v1/estimate
curl -X POST https://api.modelpricing.ai/v1/estimate \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sk_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022",
"metrics": '{
"input_tokens": 1024,
"output_tokens": 512
}
}'

Why ModelPricing.ai?

Everything you need to predict and control your AI spend.

Accurate Pricing

Up-to-date rates for OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and more — including tiered and breakpoint pricing.

Lightning Fast

Low-latency responses powered by a global edge network. No cold starts, no waiting.

Simple Integration

One REST endpoint. Multiple client SDKs included. Get cost estimates in three lines of code.

LLM Pricing for Every Major Provider

We track per-token costs across Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google so you can compare AI model pricing in one place.

Need a side-by-side view? Compare all models or try our cost calculator.

How the LLM Pricing API Works

Estimate your AI costs programmatically in three steps. No spreadsheets, no manual lookups.

1

Create a Free API Key

Sign up and generate an API key in seconds. No credit card required — the free tier includes 2,000 requests per day.

2

Send a Model and Token Count

POST to /v1/estimate with the model name (e.g. claude-sonnet-4-5, gpt-4o) and your input/output token counts.

3

Get an Instant Cost Estimate

Receive a detailed cost breakdown in milliseconds — including per-token rates, total cost, and pricing tier information.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free, scale as you grow. No hidden fees.

Free

For testing and personal projects

$0

Always free

  • API Requests per Minute 10
  • API Requests per Day 2,000
  • API Keys 2
  • Data Retention 7 days
Most Popular
Starter

For small teams getting started

$5 /month

Only billed monthly

  • API Requests per Minute 60
  • API Requests per Day 50,000
  • API Keys 10
  • Data Retention 30 days
Professional

For scaling teams and production use

$10 /month

Only billed monthly

  • API Requests per Minute 300
  • API Requests per Day 200,000
  • API Keys Unlimited
  • Data Retention 90 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LLM pricing and the ModelPricing.ai API.

What is ModelPricing.ai?

ModelPricing.ai is a REST API that returns real-time cost estimates for large language model (LLM) API calls. Send a model name and token count, and get back an instant price breakdown — no spreadsheets or manual lookups required.

Which LLM providers do you support?

We support Anthropic Claude (Haiku, Sonnet, Opus), OpenAI (GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, o3, o4-mini), and Google Gemini (Flash, Pro, 2.5). New models are added as providers release them.

How much does the API cost?

The API is free for up to 2,000 requests per day with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $5/month for 50,000 requests/day and go up to $10/month for 200,000 requests/day with unlimited API keys.

How is LLM pricing calculated?

LLM providers charge per token — typically with separate rates for input tokens (your prompt) and output tokens (the model response). Some models also use breakpoint pricing where the per-token rate increases beyond a context-length threshold (e.g. 200K tokens).

What is breakpoint pricing?

Breakpoint pricing means the per-token cost changes at certain context-length thresholds. For example, Claude Opus 4.6 charges a higher rate when input exceeds 200K tokens. Our API handles this automatically so you always get the correct estimate.

Can I compare pricing across different LLM providers?

Yes. Our pricing comparison page lets you view per-token costs side-by-side across Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google models. You can also use the cost calculator to estimate spend for a specific workload across multiple models at once.

How do I get started?

Sign up for a free account, generate an API key, and POST to /v1/estimate with a model name and token counts. You will receive a cost breakdown in milliseconds. Python and JavaScript client libraries are available.