Pay per token, no monthly fees
LLM Gateway charges $0.15 per million input tokens and $0.50 per million output tokens with no monthly subscription. You only pay for the tokens your requests actually consume, ensuring your API spending remains predictable and transparent.
- per 1M input tokens
- $0.15
- Output tokens / 1M
- $0.50
- token context
- 100,000
- trial credit
- $0.50
- requests per minute
- 300
Cost estimator
Worked examples
Long-context technical analysis
Processing a 50,000 token source code file to generate a 2,000 token summary requires: (50,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (2,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.50) = $0.0075 + $0.001 = $0.0085.
High-volume NSFW chatbot
Generating 100 short responses with 500 input and 500 output tokens each costs per request: (500 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (500 / 1,000,000 * 0.50) = $0.000075 + $0.00025 = $0.000325.
Complex function calling
A 10,000 token prompt with a 1,000 token tool output costs: (10,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (1,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.50) = $0.0015 + $0.0005 = $0.0020.
How prepaid credit works
Your API key draws directly from your prepaid balance. The system tracks real token usage for every request. Errors and refusals do not consume your credit. Your balance updates instantly after each successful request. This prepaid structure eliminates surprise monthly fees. You always know exactly what you will spend. No subscription tiers complicate your budgeting. You top up when you need more capacity.
Start with trial credit
Every new account receives $0.50 of trial credit. This credit is valid for 7 days. The trial allows you to test the uncensored model. You can verify streaming and function calling. Use the trial to evaluate latency. Once the trial expires, you can top up with crypto. The prepaid system ensures you only pay for what you use.
Why prepaid keeps spend predictable
Prepaid billing provides absolute control over your LLM API pricing. You decide exactly when to add funds. There are no recurring charges on your bank account. This model suits developers who want strict budget limits. You can set a hard cap by your available balance. Overspending is impossible without adding more credit. The prepaid balance never expires. Your credit remains available for future projects.
Common questions
Is LLM Gateway open source for uncensored text?
LLM Gateway is an open-source multi-provider LLM router that you can self-host or use with a flat fee. The hosted version provides an uncensored endpoint for text generation. You get a consistent model without routing complexity.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept crypto only: USDT on the TRC20 network or USDC on the Base network. You can top up with any whole amount between $20 and $500.
How do bonuses work with prepaid credit?
You receive bonus credit when you top up larger amounts. Deposits of $50 or more give a +5% bonus. Deposits of $100 or more give a +10% bonus. Deposits of $200 or more give a +15% bonus.
Do you offer refunds for unused credit?
Your prepaid credit never expires and is not refundable. If you experience a billing error like a double charge, you can fix it via the Support page. We will correct the mistake to ensure your balance is accurate.
