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How the cost calculator and its spend and workload-mix modes, the price changes feed, and the pricing history explorer work.

How do I use the cost calculator?

Pick one or more models, enter your expected monthly input and output token volumes, and toggle batch processing if your workload allows it. The calculator shows a monthly cost estimate per model, side by side, in any of 18 currencies.

Can I compare specific models side by side?

Yes, use our comparison table to filter by provider, sort by price, and compare any models side by side. You can also use the visual charts for a graphical view.

Do you track batch processing discounts?

Yes, we indicate which models support batch processing and factor each provider's actual discount into our calculator when you select the batch option — 50% at most providers, but 20% at xAI, and nothing at all on models their batch APIs exclude.

Can I use this for enterprise budgeting?

Absolutely. Our calculator supports custom token volumes, batch processing toggles, and 18 currencies — perfect for building business cases and budget proposals.

What does the Cost Per Seat tool do?

It estimates what AI costs per team member per month: choose a usage profile (light to heavy), a model, and team size, and it converts per-token prices into a per-seat monthly figure — useful for comparing API costs against flat-rate subscription seats.

What does the calculator's "My current spend" mode do?

Choose the model you use today and enter your monthly spend, and it estimates the token volume that buys and re-prices it on every other model, showing how much you'd save (or lose) by switching.

What does the calculator's "Workload mix" mode do?

Set how many chat replies, document questions, summaries and tagging or routing requests you run each month, and it prices that mix on each model, with optional Batch API and caching discounts, so you can see which model is cheapest for your blend of work.

Where can I see recent AI price changes?

The price changes page is a dated feed of launches, price cuts and price rises across all providers, newest first. There's no sign-up, so you can check it whenever you want to know what moved.

Can I see historical AI pricing trends?

Yes — the Pricing History explorer charts how model prices have moved month by month since early 2026, including launches and price cuts. It's the easiest way to see the deflation trend in AI inference costs.

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