Best AI Models for Cheap API
Cost-effective API models with the lowest input prices per 1M tokens, for budget-sensitive products.
Based on 5 AI models
Recommended Models
| Ranking | Model | Provider | Price↓ | Benchmark Evidence | Price (in) | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLM-4-Flash | Zhipu | -0 | 0 | $0.00 | 128,000 |
| 2 | Gemini 3 Flash Lite | -0.05 | 0 | $0.05 | 1,000,000 | |
| 3 | Hunyuan Lite | Tencent | -0.05 | 0 | $0.05 | 131,072 |
| 4 | Gemini 1.5 Flash | -0.075 | 75.3 | $0.07 | 1,000,000 | |
| 5 | Doubao 1.5 Lite | ByteDance | -0.08 | 0 | $0.08 | 262,144 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best model for Cheap API?
Based on our data, GLM-4-Flash ranks first for Cheap API with a score of 0.
How were these models selected?
Models are ranked by scenario-specific data: benchmark scores (coding/reasoning/math/vision), capability support, context window, or price. All data comes from our transparent model catalog, updated daily.
How fresh is this data?
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