API Pricing Comparison
Compare AI model API prices across different providers and channels. Find the cheapest option for your use case.
OpenAI • 1,050,000 tokens • Released Sep 5, 2026 • Compare plans
| Channel | Region | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Savings | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OpenRouter🌍 | Aggregator | $10.00 | $50.00 | - | |
OpenRouterBatch🌍 | Aggregator | $5.00 | $25.00 | -50% | |
OpenAI🌍 | Official | $10.00 | $50.00 | Official baseline | |
XiuRouter🌍 | Reseller | $0.88 | $5.25 | -91% |
OpenAI • 1,050,000 tokens • Released Sep 5, 2026 • Compare plans
| Channel | Region | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Savings | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OpenRouter🌍 | Aggregator | $10.00 | $50.00 | - | |
OpenRouterBatch🌍 | Aggregator | $5.00 | $25.00 | - |
Frequently asked questions
Which model has the cheapest API?
Of the 274 models and 534 channels tracked here, the cheapest in USD-normalised terms is gpt-5.6-luna via XiuRouter at $0.01 per 1M input tokens. Prices are normalised to USD for comparison after being read in each channel's own currency; confirm on the provider's page.
How are API prices in different currencies compared?
Every channel is quoted in its own currency (USD or CNY), then normalised to USD at the current exchange rate for comparison — so ¥3 is never compared as if it were $3. Each table row still shows the channel's original currency and price. We track 534 channels across 22 providers.
What is the difference between official, cloud, aggregator and reseller channels?
Official channels are the model producer's own API (OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek); cloud channels host the same model on Azure, AWS Bedrock or Google Vertex; aggregators (OpenRouter, SiliconFlow) unify many models under one account and bill; resellers resell capacity. They differ in price, rate limits, compliance and who invoices you.
Can I call these APIs directly from mainland China?
Each channel is flagged for direct mainland-China access. About 96 models have at least one directly reachable channel (including domestic producers and some aggregators); international official channels normally require a proxy or VPN. Use the "China access only" filter on the page.
Besides token-priced APIs, are there subscription plans?
Yes. Alongside metered API pricing we compare subscriptions such as ChatGPT Plus/Pro/Team, Claude Pro/Max/Team, Gemini Advanced, Kimi and GLM, with monthly and annual pricing. Open "Compare plans" to see every plan that includes a given model.
How often are these prices updated, and how reliable is the data?
API prices are scraped daily from official pricing pages and every tracked channel, with significant changes recorded in a price-history log. A daily read-only data audit cross-checks each channel against the model producer's published price and flags stale or inconsistent rows for correction.