AI API Pricing Comparison 2026

Every AI model, every provider, one page. Compare pricing across 42 models and 10 providers — find the cheapest option for your workload.

Last verified: June 14, 2026 · 42 models · 10 providers

42
Models
10
Providers
$0.075
Cheapest Input
$180
Most Expensive

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Premium

Premium Models

Highest quality — for complex reasoning, code generation, and critical tasks
Model Provider Input / 1M Output / 1M Context
Mid-Tier

Mid-Tier Models

Balanced quality and cost — the sweet spot for most production workloads
Model Provider Input / 1M Output / 1M Context
Budget

Budget Models

Lowest cost — for high-volume tasks, prototyping, and simple generation
Model Provider Input / 1M Output / 1M Context

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💡 How to Cut Your AI API Bill

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Switch Models

Most tasks don't need GPT-5 or Claude Opus. Use GPT-5 mini or DeepSeek V4 Pro for 60-80% savings with comparable quality.

Savings: 60-80%
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Reduce Tokens

Shorter prompts, tighter instructions, and structured output reduce token counts. Use "JSON mode" instead of asking for verbose responses.

Savings: 20-40%
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Batch Requests

Process multiple items in a single API call instead of one-by-one. Reduces per-request overhead and can qualify for batch discounts.

Savings: 15-30%
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Cache Responses

Store results for repeated queries. If 30% of your requests are duplicates, you save 30% instantly with a simple cache layer.

Savings: 20-50%
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Route Intelligently

Use the cheapest model that works. Simple Q&A → DeepSeek V4 Flash. Complex reasoning → GPT-5. Code generation → Claude Sonnet 4.6.

Savings: 40-70%
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Monitor & Optimize

Track your actual usage patterns. Most teams overpay because they don't know which models they're actually using and for what.

Savings: 10-25%

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