AI Pricing Trends
Track how AI model costs change over time. Filter by provider, compare models side-by-side, and spot pricing trends.
318
Models Tracked
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Providers
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Average Price by Provider
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AI Model Pricing: A Race to the Bottom
AI API pricing has undergone a dramatic transformation. When GPT-4 launched in March 2023, it cost $30 per million input tokens. Today, comparable-quality models are available for under $1/M — a 97% reduction in just three years.
The price war is driven by competition on three fronts: open-source models (Meta Llama, DeepSeek, Qwen), aggressive pricing from Google (Gemini Flash at $0.10/M), and continuous optimization by all providers. This page tracks 318 models across 52 providers, updated every 6 hours.
How to Use Pricing Trends
- Track price drops — When providers cut prices (often triggered by competitor launches), it shows up here within hours
- Compare providers — Use the provider filter to see all models from one provider and compare their pricing tiers
- Evaluate value — Check the leaderboard alongside trends to find the best quality-per-dollar
- Plan migrations — Use the cost calculator to estimate savings from switching models