Simple, Transparent LLM API Pricing
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| Feature | Free $0 forever | Enterprise Custom Contact us 30-day trial |
|---|---|---|
Platform Fees | 5% on credit usage | Volume discounts |
Free Trial | Free forever | 30-day trial |
Models 200+ unique models across 40+ providers Browse all models → | All 200+ models | All 200+ models |
Provider Choice Same model, multiple provider options View all providers → | Full control + BYOK | Custom routing rules |
Free Models Zero-cost models with rate limits | 3 (rate limited) | 3 (custom limits) |
Chat and API Access Access via API and Lounge View integration guides → | ||
Activity Logs & Export | ||
Data Retention Metadata-only logs on Free; full request & response payloads are Enterprise-only, billed at $0.01 per 1M tokens See storage pricing → | Metadata only | Full payload retention, unlimited |
Auto-routing & Vendor Selection Automatic provider routing Auto-routing & Vendor Selection | ||
Budgets & Spend Controls | ||
Prompt Caching Cache prompts for faster responses | ||
Bring Your Own Keys (BYOK) Use your own provider API keys | Included | Custom limits |
Team Management | ||
Advanced Analytics | ||
Admin Controls Enterprise-level admin features | ||
Enterprise Audit Logs Immutable, SIEM-ready audit trails Learn more → | ||
Enterprise Guardrails Prompt injection, PII & secret detection Learn more → | ||
Per-Project Routing Overrides Region pinning, fallback & cost ceilings per project Learn more → | ||
Provider Compliance Policies Route only to SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / GDPR providers Learn more → | ||
Discord & Slack Alerts Real-time webhook alerts to your channels Learn more → | ||
SSO/SAML SAML 2.0 & OIDC with SCIM provisioning Learn more → | ||
Contractual SLAs | ||
Chat App (Whitelabel) Ship the chat app under your own brand & domain Learn more → | ||
Payment Options | Credit card | Invoicing options |
Rate Limits Paid models are not rate limited | 20 reqs/min on free models | Custom limits |
Token Pricing Model pricing details. Non-US cards: +1.5% intl fee See model prices → | Pay per token + 5% fee | Volume discounts |
Support | Discord Community | 24/7 SLA + Slack channel |
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LLM API pricing, answered
How much does LLM Gateway cost?
You pay per-token at each provider's own rates. The only platform fee is a flat 5% when you buy credits — no seats, no minimums, no subscription. You can start free without a credit card.
Is there a fee when I bring my own API keys?
No platform fee. With your own provider keys (BYOK), routing through LLM Gateway is free — you pay your providers directly and still get unified analytics, caching, and failover. The only optional charge is storage: Enterprise organizations that enable Retain All Data (full request and response payloads) are billed $0.01 per 1M tokens; everyone else has metadata-only logs by default at no cost.
How much do tokens cost for each model?
Every model's input and output price per million tokens is listed in the models directory, alongside context size and capabilities. The token cost calculator turns those rates into a monthly estimate for your actual traffic.
Do you offer volume discounts?
Yes. Enterprise plans include volume discounts on credits along with custom routing and negotiated terms — talk to us about your expected volume for a quote.
What does the Enterprise plan include?
Enterprise adds volume discounts, custom routing, unlimited data retention, and a 99.9% uptime SLA on top of everything in the free plan.
Can I get a refund?
Yes — refunds are self-serve. If you've used less than 20% of a credit purchase, open Billing in your dashboard and hit Refund on the charge within 14 days of buying: the money goes back to your card, no support ticket needed.
Can I self-host LLM Gateway?
Yes. LLM Gateway is open source under AGPLv3, so you can self-host the gateway for free — or use the hosted platform and pay only the credit fee.