Interactive LLM Cost Calculator
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Launch LLM Cost Calculator1. GPT-4o and GPT-4o-mini Pricing Structures
OpenAI's flagship GPT-4o costs $2.50 per million input tokens and $10.00 per million output tokens. For high-volume, budget-sensitive operations, GPT-4o-mini costs $0.15 per million input tokens and $0.60 per million output tokens, representing a 94% cost reduction.
2. Estimating Monthly Bills (3 Example Tiers)
Let's project costs based on query volumes: - **Tier 1 (Startup)**: 1,000 queries/day (average 2k input, 500 output tokens) ≈ $195/month on GPT-4o, or $13.50/month on GPT-4o-mini. - **Tier 2 (Growth)**: 10,000 queries/day ≈ $1,950/month on GPT-4o. - **Tier 3 (Enterprise)**: 100,000 queries/day ≈ $19,500/month on GPT-4o.
3. Caching and Batch API Discounts
OpenAI offers a 50% prompt caching discount, applied automatically to any repeating prompt blocks. Additionally, OpenAI's Batch API allows developers to submit asynchronous tasks to run within 24 hours in exchange for a flat 50% discount on all tokens, ideal for batch data processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a monthly fee for the OpenAI API?
No. The API is strictly pay-as-you-go, billed per million tokens processed. You pre-fund your developer account or enter a credit card.
What is the Batch API?
A service where you submit queries in a file. OpenAI returns the results within 24 hours for half the price of standard real-time API calls.