Stop guessing your AI API bill: a quick guide to token cost math
The article provides a guide on estimating costs associated with AI API usage, specifically focusing on token pricing. It explains that costs are calculated based on tokens rather than words, with input and output tokens billed separately. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding these costs during the design phase to avoid unexpected bills.
- ▪Providers bill per token, not per word or per request.
- ▪Input and output tokens are billed separately, with output typically being more expensive.
- ▪Using calculators can help estimate costs while designing features.
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