LLM Token Cost Calculator
Compare API token prices across OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, Meta, and DeepSeek. Estimate your daily, monthly, and annual LLM spend in seconds.
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Daily volume: 1.00M input + 0.50M output tokens
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Cost Comparison
Sorted cheapest first. All prices in USD.
| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | Daily | Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gemini 2.5 FlashCheapest | $0.15 | $0.60 | $0.4500 | $13.50 | $164.25 | ||
DeepSeek V3 | DeepSeek | $0.28 | $0.42 | $0.4900 | $14.70 | $178.85 | |
GPT-4.1 Mini | OpenAI | $0.40 | $1.60 | $1.20 | $36.00 | $438.00 | |
GPT-4.1 | OpenAI | $2.00 | $8.00 | $6.00 | $180.00 | $2.2K | |
Gemini 2.5 Pro | $1.25 | $10.00 | $6.25 | $187.50 | $2.3K | ||
Claude Sonnet 4 | Anthropic | $3.00 | $15.00 | $10.50 | $315.00 | $3.8K |
Potential Savings with Optimization
Teams typically reduce LLM costs by 40-70% through prompt caching, model routing, batch processing, and response optimization. Here's what that looks like for your most expensive selection:
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Pricing sourced from official provider pages. Last updated: 2026-04-07. Actual costs may vary with caching, batching, and volume discounts.
How to Use This LLM Cost Calculator
- Set your usage — enter average input tokens, output tokens per request, and daily request volume.
- Pick models — select which LLM APIs you want to compare (all 12 models available).
- Read the results — costs are shown daily, monthly, and annually, sorted cheapest first.
- Check savings — the optimization panel shows potential 40-70% cost reductions.
Why LLM Costs Matter
LLM API costs can spiral quickly in production. A single GPT-4o endpoint handling 10K requests/day can cost over $3,700/month. Multiply that across features and the bill becomes a line item that demands active management. Understanding token economics is the first step to controlling AI spend.
Read our deep-dive: The Hidden Costs of LLM Deployment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to use GPT-4o API?
GPT-4o costs $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens. For 1,000 requests/day with 1K input + 500 output tokens each, that's about $12.50/day or $375/month.
Which LLM API is the cheapest?
As of April 2026, DeepSeek V3 and GPT-4.1 Nano are among the cheapest. Gemini 2.5 Flash is also very cost-effective at $0.15/$0.60 per 1M tokens.
How can I reduce LLM API costs?
Common strategies include prompt caching, model routing (cheaper models for simpler tasks), batch processing, and response length optimization. Teams typically achieve 40-70% cost reduction with proper tooling.
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This calculator gives you a starting point. AI Vyuh FinOps gives you real-time cost attribution, anomaly detection, and optimization recommendations for every token in production.
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