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Broad developer platform for multimodal apps and automation.

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$0.08 – $30 / 1M token Official price

Strengths: Large selection of text, image, audio, and realtime models.
Limitation: Costs and rate limits depend on model and usage tier.
Usage limit: Rate limits differ by model and usage tier.
Reset: Requests and tokens are limited in quantized time windows.

REST API and official SDKs

Focused Claude API for text, code, and agent workloads.

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$0.10 – $50 / 1M token Official price

Strengths: Strong models for coding and long documents.
Limitation: No native image generation and a smaller media portfolio.
Usage limit: Requests, tokens, and spend are limited by usage tier.
Reset: Exact account limits depend on tier and model.

Messages API and official SDKs

Multimodal Google API with an attractive entry point and large context windows.

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Gemini Flash input / 1M tokens$0.25 per use

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Strengths: A free tier eases prototyping and small projects.
Limitation: Quotas differ by model, project, and billing tier.
Usage limit: Limits apply per project and are measured as RPM, TPM, and RPD.
Reset: Daily request quotas reset at midnight Pacific time.

Gemini API and Google AI Studio

Unified API for an especially broad model selection.

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Gemini Flash Image input / 1M tokens$0.50 per use

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Strengths: Hundreds of models and many providers behind one API.
Limitation: Purchase fees and model-specific prices complicate simple cost comparisons.
Usage limit: Free models are limited to 20 requests per minute and 50 or 1,000 per day.
Reset: API keys expose remaining credits and reset type.

OpenAI-compatible API and web chat

European API alternative with efficient open and proprietary models.

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Mistral Small input / 1M tokens$0.15 per use

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Strengths: EU data centers are attractive for European projects.
Limitation: Exact organization limits are mostly visible only in the console.
Usage limit: API limits apply per organization and model.
Reset: Exact values are account-specific in the admin console.

Mistral API and Studio

Criterion	OpenAI API	Anthropic API	Gemini API	OpenRouter	Mistral API
PricePrice	GPT-5.4 mini cached input / 1M tokens: $0.08 / per use	Haiku 4.5 cache read / 1M tokens: $0.10 / per use	Gemini Flash input / 1M tokens: $0.25 / per use	Gemini Flash Image input / 1M tokens: $0.50 / per use	Mistral Small input / 1M tokens: $0.15 / per use
Limits and resetsUsage limit	Rate limits differ by model and usage tier.	Requests, tokens, and spend are limited by usage tier.	Limits apply per project and are measured as RPM, TPM, and RPD.	Free models are limited to 20 requests per minute and 50 or 1,000 per day.	API limits apply per organization and model.
Limits and resetsReset	Requests and tokens are limited in quantized time windows.	Exact account limits depend on tier and model.	Daily request quotas reset at midnight Pacific time.	API keys expose remaining credits and reset type.	Exact values are account-specific in the admin console.
FitStrengths	Large selection of text, image, audio, and realtime models. · Mature SDKs, tools, and structured outputs. · Usage-based billing suits variable workloads.	Strong models for coding and long documents. · Prompt caching and batch processing can reduce costs. · Clear developer documentation and tool-use capabilities.	A free tier eases prototyping and small projects. · Strong handling of text, image, audio, and video. · Good integration with the Google Cloud ecosystem.	Hundreds of models and many providers behind one API. · Pay-as-you-go simplifies model testing without many separate accounts. · Routing and fallbacks increase operational flexibility.	EU data centers are attractive for European projects. · Free and Scale modes support both entry and production use. · Text, code, OCR, and agent features from one platform.
FitLimitation	Costs and rate limits depend on model and usage tier. · No ChatGPT subscription is included; interface and operations must be built separately.	No native image generation and a smaller media portfolio. · Rate limits and costs scale with model and usage tier.	Quotas differ by model, project, and billing tier. · Daily limits reset at midnight Pacific time.	Purchase fees and model-specific prices complicate simple cost comparisons. · Privacy and availability also depend on the selected upstream provider.	Exact organization limits are mostly visible only in the console. · Smaller model and media selection than large aggregators.
Platforms and ecosystemsOperating system	REST API and official SDKs	Messages API and official SDKs	Gemini API and Google AI Studio	OpenAI-compatible API and web chat	Mistral API and Studio
Platforms and ecosystemsEcosystem	Responses, tools, Batch, fine-tuning, realtime	Prompt caching, Batch, tools, MCP connector	Multimodal models, caching, Batch, files	400+ models and 70+ providers on paid plans	Text, code, audio, OCR, agents
Privacy and restrictionsPrivacy	Not publicly specified	Not publicly specified	Not publicly specified	Not publicly specified	Not publicly specified
Privacy and restrictionsRestrictions and regions	API usage is billed separately from ChatGPT subscriptions.	The API is metered and billed in USD.	Higher tiers depend on billing, spend, and account age.	Credit purchases carry a fee; taxes are excluded.	Free mode is limited; Scale is pay as you go.
EvidenceOfficial source	Official source	Official source	Official source	Official source	Official source
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Provider	Price	Source and status
OpenAI API · GPT-5.5 input / 1M tokens	$5 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
OpenAI API · GPT-5.5 cached input / 1M tokens	$0.50 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
OpenAI API · GPT-5.5 output / 1M tokens	$30 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
OpenAI API · GPT-5.4 input / 1M tokens	$2.50 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
OpenAI API · GPT-5.4 cached input / 1M tokens	$0.25 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
OpenAI API · GPT-5.4 output / 1M tokens	$15 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
OpenAI API · GPT-5.4 mini input / 1M tokens	$0.75 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
OpenAI API · GPT-5.4 mini cached input / 1M tokens	$0.08 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
OpenAI API · GPT-5.4 mini output / 1M tokens	$4.50 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Fable 5 input / 1M tokens	$10 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Fable 5 cache write / 1M tokens	$12.50 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Fable 5 cache read / 1M tokens	$1 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Fable 5 output / 1M tokens	$50 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Opus 4.8 input / 1M tokens	$5 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Opus 4.8 cache write / 1M tokens	$6.25 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Opus 4.8 cache read / 1M tokens	$0.50 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Opus 4.8 output / 1M tokens	$25 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Sonnet 5 input / 1M tokens	$2 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Sonnet 5 cache write / 1M tokens	$2.50 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Sonnet 5 cache read / 1M tokens	$0.20 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Sonnet 5 output / 1M tokens	$10 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Sonnet 4.6 input / 1M tokens	$3 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Sonnet 4.6 cache write / 1M tokens	$3.75 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Sonnet 4.6 cache read / 1M tokens	$0.30 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Sonnet 4.6 output / 1M tokens	$15 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Haiku 4.5 input / 1M tokens	$1 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Haiku 4.5 cache write / 1M tokens	$1.25 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Haiku 4.5 cache read / 1M tokens	$0.10 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Anthropic API · Haiku 4.5 output / 1M tokens	$5 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Gemini API · Gemini Flash input / 1M tokens	$0.25 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
OpenRouter · Gemini Flash Image input / 1M tokens	$0.50 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026
Mistral API · Mistral Small input / 1M tokens	$0.15 per use	Official source Checked: Jul 15, 2026

$0.08 – $30 / 1M token 6 models

Gpt 5.5

Input	Cache write	Cache read	Output
$5	–	–	$30

Gpt 5 5 Cached

Input	Cache write	Cache read	Output
$0.50	–	–	–

Gpt 5.4

Input	Cache write	Cache read	Output
$2.50	–	–	$15

Gpt 5 4 Cached

Input	Cache write	Cache read	Output
$0.25	–	–	–

Gpt 5 4 Mini

Input	Cache write	Cache read	Output
$0.75	–	–	$4.50

Gpt 5 4 Mini Cached

Input	Cache write	Cache read	Output
$0.08	–	–	–

Platform

Details	GPT-5.5 input / 1M tokens	GPT-5.5 cached input / 1M tokens	GPT-5.5 output / 1M tokens	GPT-5.4 input / 1M tokens	GPT-5.4 cached input / 1M tokens	GPT-5.4 output / 1M tokens	GPT-5.4 mini input / 1M tokens	GPT-5.4 mini cached input / 1M tokens	GPT-5.4 mini output / 1M tokens
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$0.10 – $50 / 1M token 5 models

Fable 5

Input	Cache write	Cache read	Output
$10	$12.50	$1	$50

Opus 4.8

Input	Cache write	Cache read	Output
$5	$6.25	$0.50	$25

Sonnet 5

Input	Cache write	Cache read	Output
$2	$2.50	$0.20	$10

Sonnet 4.6

Input	Cache write	Cache read	Output
$3	$3.75	$0.30	$15

Haiku 4.5

Input	Cache write	Cache read	Output
$1	$1.25	$0.10	$5

API mode

Details	Fable 5 input / 1M tokens	Fable 5 cache write / 1M tokens	Fable 5 cache read / 1M tokens	Fable 5 output / 1M tokens	Opus 4.8 input / 1M tokens	Opus 4.8 cache write / 1M tokens	Opus 4.8 cache read / 1M tokens	Opus 4.8 output / 1M tokens	Sonnet 5 input / 1M tokens	Sonnet 5 cache write / 1M tokens	Sonnet 5 cache read / 1M tokens	Sonnet 5 output / 1M tokens	Sonnet 4.6 input / 1M tokens	Sonnet 4.6 cache write / 1M tokens	Sonnet 4.6 cache read / 1M tokens	Sonnet 4.6 output / 1M tokens	Haiku 4.5 input / 1M tokens	Haiku 4.5 cache write / 1M tokens	Haiku 4.5 cache read / 1M tokens	Haiku 4.5 output / 1M tokens
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Gemini Flash input / 1M tokens

$0.25 per use

Best for

For fast multimodal input

Input for fast Gemini Flash applications.
The platform distinguishes free entry from production use.
Price and scope are linked in the official source.

Development

Details	Gemini Flash input / 1M tokens
Google AI Studio	Included
Pricing model	Officially listed plan
Verification source	Official provider overview

Gemini Flash Image input / 1M tokens

$0.50 per use

Best for

For model-specific image input

A shared API entry point to available models.
Model selection determines capabilities and limits.
Price and scope are linked in the official source.

Selection

Details	Gemini Flash Image input / 1M tokens
Model-dependent capabilities	Depends on usage
Pricing model	Officially listed plan
Verification source	Official provider overview

Mistral Small input / 1M tokens

$0.15 per use

Best for

For efficient API tasks

Input access to the Mistral Small model.
For text and automation-oriented applications.
Price and scope are linked in the official source.

API access

Details	Mistral Small input / 1M tokens
Model-based usage	Included
Pricing model	Officially listed plan
Verification source	Official provider overview

OpenAI API

Anthropic API

Gemini API

OpenRouter

Mistral API