LLM Token Estimator

Estimate your token usage and compare pricing across top AI models. Pick the right tool for your budget, context, and volume.

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Usage estimator

Queries per day100

Time horizon

Avg. input words100

Avg. output words250

Token counts are approximate using ~1.3 tokens per word. Real usage depends on tokenizer, language, and special characters. Prices are approximate API rates and may change.

Estimated usage

Total queries3.0k

Input tokens390.0k

Output tokens975.0k

Total tokens1.36M

Cheapest option

$1.03/ month

with Meta Llama 3.1 70B

AI tool comparison

Model	Context window	Input / 1M	Output / 1M	Est. cost	Best for
Llama 3.1 70B Meta	128.0k	$0.65	$0.80	$1.03	Open-weight, self-hosted or API
GPT-5.6 Luna OpenAI	400.0k	$0.20	$1.20	$1.25	High-volume, simple tasks
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Google	1.00M	$0.25	$1.50	$1.56	Cheapest long-context option
Grok Code Fast xAI	256.0k	$1.00	$2.00	$2.34	Fast coding and tool-calling loops

Recommendation

A mid-range API plan fits well

At 1.36M tokens per month, you'll want a metered API with rate-limit headroom. Meta Llama 3.1 70B offers the lowest projected cost among the listed options.