AI API Price Leaderboard
Compare official and relay input/output token prices across OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, DeepSeek and more — with source and update status.
607
models
65
providers
$0.00138
lowest input/M
-99%
max relay savings
4115 live-scraped (); 225 manually maintained
Best prices for popular models
Same-tier model comparisons
Video generation: 10 featured vendors
Ordered by the Artificial Analysis 2026-09-09 snapshot; 10 featured vendors appear first and the rest stay folded.
External Elo is advisory; scores from different task leaderboards are not directly comparable. Each detail page identifies its board and date. Verify price source and update time there. View leaderboard source
Image generation: 10 featured vendors
Ordered by the Artificial Analysis 2026-08-17 snapshot; 10 featured vendors appear first and the rest stay folded.
External Elo is advisory; scores from different task leaderboards are not directly comparable. Each detail page identifies its board and date. Verify price source and update time there. View leaderboard source
Audio and speech: 5 featured vendors
Ordered by the Artificial Analysis 2026-08-17 snapshot; 5 featured vendors appear first and the rest stay folded.
External Elo is advisory; scores from different task leaderboards are not directly comparable. Each detail page identifies its board and date. Verify price source and update time there. View leaderboard source
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FAQ
What AI API types does ComputeUnion cover?
Four categories: LLMs (language models), video generation, image generation, and audio & speech (TTS/ASR). Use the tabs above to browse each category, or visit the dedicated hub pages for per-model detail comparisons.
How often are prices updated?
For relay platforms with live API access (such as OpenRouter), LLM prices auto-scrape every ~6 hours. Official providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and the Video/Audio/Image categories are manually maintained from official pricing pages and updated when providers announce changes.
What is the difference between official and relay API providers?
Official providers are the model developers themselves (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.). Relay services resell API access — often at a discount, but with different latency, SLA, and support terms. ComputeUnion lists both so you can choose based on your priorities.
Which AI API provider is cheapest?
No provider is cheapest for every model. The lowest current input quote is $0.00138/1M tokens; compare output cost, latency, and SLA before buying.