How much does AI cost?
Using Large Language Models (LLMs) via API is typically billed per "token". A token is roughly 3/4 of a word. Pricing often differs for input (what you send) vs output (what the AI generates).
Why estimate?
Before building an AI feature, it's crucial to estimate operation costs. A simple chatbot with 1000 users can easily consume millions of tokens per month.
Pricing (Approx per 1M Tokens)
- GPT-4o: $5 Input / $15 Output
- GPT-3.5 Turbo: $0.50 Input / $1.50 Output
- Claude 3.5 Sonnet: $3 Input / $15 Output