AI APIs: how to estimate your business budget accurately
A simple method to estimate AI API costs (input/output, usage volume, safety margin) and choose a model that fits business budgets.
Most AI API budget overruns come from underestimating token volume. A better approach is to project multiple scenarios: conservative, standard and high usage.
Then compute total cost by combining input and output rates, and add a safety margin. This gives you a realistic budget before committing to plans.
Compare IA helps you benchmark models quickly and pick one that fits cost constraints without sacrificing quality.