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OpenAI vs Claude vs Gemini: LLM API Cost Comparison 2026

The difference between Gemini Flash and GPT-4o for the same task? 40x in cost.

2026 LLM Pricing Quick Reference

Model Input (per 1M tokens) Output (per 1M tokens)
GPT-4o $5.00 $15.00
GPT-4o Mini $0.15 $0.60
Claude 3.5 Sonnet $3.00 $15.00
Claude Haiku $0.25 $1.25
Gemini 1.5 Flash $0.075 $0.30

Real Monthly Cost (10,000 queries, 500 tokens each)

  • GPT-4o: $75/month
  • Gemini Flash: $1.87/month

Strategy: Cascade Models

Use cheap models for 80% of queries, premium for complex 20%.

Free LLM Cost Calculator

LLM Token Cost Calculator 2026

Compare any combination of models against your actual usage patterns.


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