Free vs Pro
Everything you get with APIpulse, and exactly what Pro adds. No surprises.
Free
$0 forever
Full access to the AI API cost calculator. No account needed.
- ✓ Cost calculator for all 33 models
- ✓ 10 providers compared
- ✓ Cost per request breakdown
- ✓ Monthly & annual estimates
- ✓ Cheaper alternative finder
- ✓ Batch vs streaming toggle
- ✓ 139 comparison blog posts
- ✓ Pricing trends & changelog
- — Save & compare scenarios
- — Export PDF cost reports
- — Optimization recommendations
- — Cost alerts when prices change
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Pro
$29 one-time
Everything in Free, plus tools to save money and present to your team.
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Save & compare 10 scenarios
- ✓ Export PDF cost reports
- ✓ Optimization recommendations
- ✓ Cost alerts on price changes
- ✓ Priority support
- ✓ Early access to new features
- ✓ Lifetime access — no subscription
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Free | Pro ($29) |
|---|---|---|
| Calculator | ||
| Models compared | 33 models | 33 models |
| Providers | 10 providers | 10 providers |
| Cost per request | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly estimates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch vs streaming toggle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cheaper alternative finder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow | ||
| Save scenarios | ✗ | Up to 10 |
| Compare scenarios side-by-side | ✗ | ✓ |
| Export PDF cost reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Optimization recommendations | ✗ | Personalized tips |
| Monitoring | ||
| Pricing trends & changelog | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cost alerts on price changes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Historical pricing data | ✗ | ✓ |
| Support | ||
| Community blog posts (139) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Early access to new features | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pricing | ||
| Cost | $0 forever | $29 one-time |
| Subscription required | No | No |
| Refund policy | N/A | 14-day money back |
Will Pro pay for itself?
Most users save more in their first month than the entire cost of Pro.
40%
Average cost reduction with optimization tips
$29
One-time cost — pays for itself instantly
10
Scenarios you can save and compare
Example: If you spend $500/mo on AI APIs, a 30% optimization saves $150/mo — that's 5x the cost of Pro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the free calculator enough for most developers?
Yes. The free calculator handles basic cost estimation across all 33 models with full accuracy. Pro adds workflow features — scenario comparison, PDF export, and optimization recommendations — that become valuable when you're managing real API budgets or presenting cost plans to stakeholders.
How much can Pro actually save me?
Pro users typically save 25-40% on their API costs by identifying cheaper model alternatives, optimizing token usage, and switching to more cost-effective providers. The optimization recommendations pay for themselves within the first month for anyone spending more than $50/mo on AI APIs.
Can I try Pro before buying?
The free calculator gives you full access to pricing data for all 33 models across 10 providers. You can estimate costs, compare models, and use all interactive tools. Pro adds advanced workflow features on top of the same data. If you're not satisfied, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Is it really a one-time payment?
Yes. Pay $29 once and you get lifetime access to all Pro features. No monthly subscription, no annual renewal, no hidden fees. We believe developers shouldn't be nickel-and-dimed for budgeting tools.
Do you store my usage data?
No. All calculations run entirely in your browser. We don't store, track, or transmit your usage data. Your API cost estimates stay completely private.
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