Pay As You Go - AI Model Orchestration and Workflows Platform
If you’re diving into AI projects, budgeting is a key step that’s often overlooked. Whether you’re a developer, researcher, or business owner, knowing the potential expenses tied to using advanced language models can save you from unexpected bills. That’s where a tool to estimate AI usage costs comes in handy. It offers a clear picture of what you might spend based on token counts, which are the building blocks of how most AI platforms charge.
Most AI services price their usage by tokens—small units of text like words or characters. For instance, when you input a prompt or receive a response, every piece of text counts toward your total. Without a way to predict these numbers, costs can spiral quickly, especially with larger projects. A reliable estimator helps you plan ahead, whether you’re testing a chatbot or generating content at scale. By breaking down input and output expenses, you gain control over your budget and can make smarter decisions about which model fits your needs.
Our tool uses a predefined pricing structure based on publicly available rates for popular AI models like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. For each model, there’s a cost per 1,000 tokens for both input and output. We multiply your token counts by these rates and break down the total for you in USD. Keep in mind, actual costs might vary slightly based on provider updates or specific usage terms, but this gives you a solid estimate to start with.
No worries! We’ve built in error handling to catch mistakes like negative numbers or invalid inputs. If something’s off, the tool will display a friendly message asking you to correct your data. It’s designed to be user-friendly, so you’ll always know what to fix without getting stuck.
Right now, our calculator focuses on popular models like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 since they’re widely used. We’re working on expanding to include other models in the future, though! For now, if you’re using a different AI system, you might need to check the provider’s pricing directly and do a manual calculation. Drop us a note if there’s a specific model you’d like us to add next.
