Subscription versus API cost calculator
Compare a monthly ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini subscription with estimated pay-as-you-go LLM API usage for your team.
How to use this tool
- Choose the API model you want to evaluate.
- Set the team size and daily usage profile.
- Compare the estimated monthly API total with the subscription total per seat.
Worked example: Example: a one-person plan priced at $20 per month is cheaper than a $28 monthly API estimate, while a $7 estimate is cheaper through the API.
ChatGPT Plus
$20.00 per seat / month
$20.00subscription total
API is lower by $18.20.
Claude Pro
$20.00 per seat / month
$20.00subscription total
API is lower by $18.20.
Gemini Advanced
$20.00 per seat / month
$20.00subscription total
API is lower by $18.20.