token cost optimization

API Key Cost Comparison: Compare Cost per Task, Not per Token

September 30, 2026 by aloloever

API keys are free to create, so the real comparison is token pricing. This guide shows how to read official price pages, convert those rates into cost per task, and check the levers that change the final bill.

LLM API Token Cost Comparison: Normalize Tokens Before You Switch

September 29, 2026 by aloloever

A practical way to compare LLM API token costs across providers: tokenize your real prompts, split cached input from fresh input, add output and retry volume, and recheck official prices on a set date.