Show HN: API cost calculator – compare 28 models across 7 providers, no signup
An API cost calculator has been introduced to help users estimate their monthly expenses across various providers. It allows for side-by-side comparisons of different models, taking into account batch and caching discounts. The tool aims to provide a comprehensive overview of potential costs based on usage patterns.
- ▪The calculator estimates monthly API costs across major providers.
- ▪It compares models side by side with discounts for batch processing and caching.
- ▪Users can input their daily request numbers and token sizes to see cost implications.
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Ad AI API Pricing Calculator Estimate your monthly API costs across every major provider. Compare models side by side with batch and caching discounts. Requests / day Avg input tokens Avg output tokens Standard Batch (50% off) Cached input (90% off input) Sort by Monthly cost (low → high) Monthly cost (high → low) Provider Model name Provider Model In $/1M Out $/1M Daily Monthly Pricing updated May 25, 2026. Prices are sourced from each provider's official documentation when available; otherwise from the public OpenRouter model list. Always verify against your provider's pricing page before committing to spend. Batch = 50% off standard rates (most providers). Cached = 90% off input token cost (prompt caching). Actual discounts vary by provider.
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