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Cheapest AI Model API Leaderboard
Ranked comparison of the most cost-effective Large Language Model APIs. Sourced from official docs, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.
| Rank | Model | Provider | Blended $/1M | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
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Methodology
The leaderboard ranks models based on their **Blended Price per Million Tokens**, calculated as `(Input Price + Output Price) / 2`. Open-weight models intended for self-hosting are ranked at $0 blended price (actual cost will depend on server infrastructure).