Start with one workload
Pick a representative workload before comparing providers. This example uses 1 million input tokens and 250,000 output tokens. Multiply each by the corresponding price per million tokens, then add the two amounts.
| Provider and model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Example total |
|---|---|---|---|
| RefuselessDeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 Abliterated | $0.12 | $0.45 | $0.233 |
| UnalignedGLM-5.3 Flash Uncensored | $0.063 | $0.10 | $0.088 |
Totals are rounded to the nearest $0.001 and exclude cached input and signup credits. The models differ, so compare their output on your workload before deciding on price alone.
Check cached input and deposits
A repeated system prompt may qualify for a lower cached-input rate. Check the provider’s rules and how much of your own input is actually cached. Then check the minimum top-up and whether you can pay using your preferred method.
Compare signup credit separately
A signup bonus lowers the cost of trying an API. Keep it separate from ongoing token rates. Refuseless publishes a $5 referral bonus on a qualifying first deposit of at least $10. Unaligned publishes 5% extra credit on the first crypto top-up, capped at $100 in bonus credit.