Claude vs GPT vs Gemini API pricing
Side-by-side numbers for the three major LLM APIs. Prices, context lengths, rate limits and simple rules of thumb so you can pick the right model without guesswork.
Developers often ask which of Claude, GPT or Gemini is cheapest or best. The answer depends on context size, input/output mix and rate needs. This page shows current per-million-token list prices and key differences so you can estimate cost and choose the right default model.
Developers often ask which of Claude, GPT or Gemini is cheapest or best. The answer depends on context size, input/output mix and rate needs. This page shows current per-million-token list prices and key differences so you can estimate cost and choose the right default model.
API price comparison (per 1M tokens, USD)
| Model | Price | Context (K) | Speed | Compatible | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | Moderate | 200K | Moderate | Yes — one API key | Long-form reasoning, coding, and careful writing |
| GPT-4o | Moderate | 128K | Moderate | Yes — one API key | General chat, tool use, and multimodal tasks |
| Gemini 1.5 Pro | Lower | 1M+ | Moderate | Yes — one API key | Huge documents and long-context analysis |
Model recommendations
Claude
Claude 3.5 Sonnet is great for careful reasoning, coding, and long-form writing where quality matters most.
GPT
GPT-4o is a strong all-rounder with high throughput and good multimodal support.
Gemini
Gemini 1.5 Pro shines for very large documents and long-context analysis at lower cost.
Who it fits / who it does not fit
Good fit
Developers, freelancers and startups that need no-card payments, multi-model access, OpenAI-compatible routing and prepaid USDT/PayPal balance.
Not a fit
If you must use only direct official provider accounts, enterprise private contracts or zero third-party gateway, work directly with model providers.
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Claude vs GPT vs Gemini pricing — FAQ
Which model is the cheapest right now?
It depends on your traffic mix. Gemini 1.5 Pro is often cheapest for very long context. Claude 3.5 Sonnet is competitive for quality-focused work. GPT-4o can be efficient when you need high throughput.
Do prices change often?
Provider list prices can change. ClaudeN shows indicative rates for planning; your actual cost is always based on the live rates at the time of the call.
Can I mix models in one app?
Yes. With one ClaudeN key you can route different requests to different models — for example, cheap model for simple tasks, stronger model for hard tasks.
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Side-by-side numbers for the three major LLM APIs. Prices, context lengths, rate limits and simple rules of thumb so you can pick the right model without guesswork.
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