Price Data Last Verified: March 21, 2026
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Benchmark OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and other model pricing with a fast, no-friction calculator so you can pick the right model before usage bills become a surprise.
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AI Token Cost Calculator
v2.1Compare model costs instantly
Set estimated input and output tokens, select models, and get side-by-side pricing in USD.
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| Model | Input Cost | Output Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select at least one model to see cost comparison. | |||
How it Works
The calculator uses vendor pricing per 1 million tokens. It multiplies your input token estimate by the model input rate and your output token estimate by the model output rate, then adds both values for the total request cost.
Token Estimation Guide
Rough conversion only. Actual tokenization varies by language, punctuation, and formatting.
| Estimated Tokens | Approx. Words | Typical Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | ~750 words | Short blog post or long email |
| 10,000 | ~7,500 words | Landing page + docs draft |
| 50,000 | ~37,500 words | Feature spec + test scenarios |
| 100,000 | ~75,000 words | Large report or multi-file analysis |
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