Model Tiers
| Model | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
altllm-miniCheapest | $0.20 | $0.60 | Strong coding/reasoning |
altllm-flash | $0.14 | $0.80 | High volume, cost-effective |
altllm-light | $0.50 | $0.76 | Simple queries, quick lookups |
altllm-standard | $0.60 | $2.40 | Daily use, balanced performance |
altllm-fast | $0.80 | $2.00 | High-speed Grok responses |
altllm-pro | $1.20 | $4.40 | Research, analysis |
altllm-pro-max | $1.00 | $6.00 | Advanced tasks, reasoning |
altllm-max | $2.00 | $10.00 | Complex coding, security audits |
Native Models (Direct API)
Native models connect directly to providers for lowest latency and highest reliability.
| Model | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
altllm-native-flash | $0.14 | $0.80 |
altllm-native-light | $0.60 | $2.40 |
altllm-native-standard | $1.20 | $4.40 |
altllm-native-fast | $0.80 | $2.00 |
altllm-native-pro | $1.00 | $6.00 |
altllm-native-promax | $3.50 | $28.00 |
altllm-native-max | $10.00 | $50.00 |
Volume Discounts
Save more when you add more credits. Discounts are applied automatically at checkout.
5%
On purchases of $100+
10%
On purchases of $500+
15%
On purchases of $1,000+
Enterprise customers with custom volume commitments may qualify for additional discounts. Contact enterprise@altllm.ai for details.
Prepaid Credits
AltLLM uses a prepaid credit system. Add credits to your account and they're deducted as you use the API.
- No Expiration: Credits never expire
- Auto-Recharge: Automatically add credits when balance runs low
- Instant Delivery: Credits are available immediately after payment
- Minimum Purchase: $5 minimum
Cost Examples
Here are some example costs for common use cases:
| Use Case | Estimated Tokens | Light | Standard | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price lookup | ~500 tokens | $0.0003 | $0.0008 | $0.003 |
| Project analysis (short) | ~2,000 tokens | $0.001 | $0.003 | $0.012 |
| Detailed research report | ~10,000 tokens | $0.006 | $0.015 | $0.060 |
| Code review (1000 lines) | ~50,000 tokens | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.30 |
Token counts are approximate. Actual usage depends on prompt length, response complexity, and model behavior.
Free Tier
New accounts receive $5 in free credits to try the service. Free credits use the Light tier only and expire after 30 days.