🔥 AI API Pricing Heatmap

95 models. 11 providers. One glance to see who's cheap and who's premium.

📊 95 models 🏢 11 providers 📅 Updated Jul 9, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest AI API model?
As of July 2026, the cheapest models are Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite ($0.10/$0.40 per 1M tokens), Mistral Small 4 ($0.15/$0.60), and DeepSeek V4 Flash ($0.22/$0.66). Budget models are 100x cheaper than premium ones.
Which AI API has the best value?
DeepSeek V4 Pro offers the best value for capable models at $0.66/$1.98. For premium quality, Claude Opus 4.8 ($5/$25) and GPT-5 ($1.25/$10) offer strong capability-to-cost ratios.
How much more expensive are premium vs budget models?
Premium models like GPT-5.5 Pro ($30/$180) are up to 400x more expensive than budget models like Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite ($0.10/$0.40). Choosing the right model can save 90%+ on API costs.