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Transparent pricing for 15+ LLMs with zero markup
Zero Markup Policy - We pass through exact provider pricing with no hidden fees. LLMLayer only charges $0.004 per search for our infrastructure. You get the same rates as going direct to providers, plus our powerful search capabilities.
Why LLMLayer Pricing?
- ✅ No markup on models - Pay exactly what providers charge
- ✅ One API, all models - No need for multiple provider accounts
- ✅ $0.004 per search - Predictable infrastructure cost
- ✅ Real-time web search - Built into every request
- ✅ Instant switching - Change models with one single line of code
Model Pricing
All prices are per million tokens. We update these automatically when providers change their rates.OpenAI Models
| Model | Input ($/M tokens) | Output ($/M tokens) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
openai/gpt-5 | $1.25 | $10.00 | Complex reasoning & analysis |
openai/gpt-5-mini | $0.25 | $2.00 | Cost-effective reasoning |
openai/gpt-5-nano | $0.05 | $0.40 | Balanced performance |
openai/o3 | $2.00 | $8.00 | Complex reasoning & analysis |
openai/o3-mini | $1.10 | $4.40 | Cost-effective reasoning |
openai/o4-mini | $1.10 | $4.40 | Balanced performance |
openai/gpt-4.1 | $2.00 | $8.00 | Advanced tasks |
openai/gpt-4.1-mini | $0.40 | $1.60 | Efficient advanced tasks |
openai/gpt-4o | $2.50 | $10.00 | Multimodal & complex queries |
openai/gpt-4o-mini | $0.15 | $0.60 | Fast, affordable searches |
Groq Models
| Model | Input ($/M tokens) | Output ($/M tokens) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
groq/openai-gpt-oss-120b | $0.15 | $0.75 | High-performance search |
groq/openai-gpt-oss-20b | $0.10 | $0.50 | Budget-friendly quality |
groq/kimi-k2 | $1.00 | $3.00 | High-performance search |
groq/qwen3-32b | $0.29 | $0.59 | Budget-friendly quality |
groq/llama-3.3-70b-versatile | $0.59 | $0.79 | Versatile applications |
groq/deepseek-r1-distill-llama-70b | $0.75 | $0.99 | Deep reasoning tasks |
groq/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct | $0.20 | $0.60 | Fast, efficient searches |
Anthropic Models
| Model | Input ($/M tokens) | Output ($/M tokens) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
anthropic/claude-sonnet-4 | $3.00 | $15.00 | highly creative writing and intelligent model |
DeepSeek Models
| Model | Input ($/M tokens) | Output ($/M tokens) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
deepseek/deepseek-chat | $0.27 | $1.10 | General purpose chat |
deepseek/deepseek-reasoner | $0.55 | $2.19 | Complex reasoning |
Coming Soon - We’re constantly adding new models. Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and more providers are on the way. Pricing updates are reflected immediately when providers change their rates.
The LLMLayer Advantage
🚀 Production-Ready Infrastructure
- Automatic retries - Handle failures gracefully
- Global CDN - Low latency worldwide
💰 Unbeatable Value
- No API key juggling - One key for 15+ models
- Pay-as-you-go - No minimums or commitments
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Want to estimate your costs? Here’s a simple formula:FAQ
How does pricing compare to using providers directly?
How does pricing compare to using providers directly?
You pay the exact same model costs as going direct to OpenAI, Groq, or DeepSeek. The only additional cost is $0.004 per search for our infrastructure - a tiny price for integrated web search, relevant sources ranking, and unified API access.
Can I bring my own API keys?
Can I bring my own API keys?
Yes! Advanced users can use the
provider_key parameter to be billed directly by the model provider. You’ll still pay $0.004 per search for our infrastructure.How often are prices updated?
How often are prices updated?
We validate pricing every week. Any changes are reflected as soon as possible in your billing.
Is there a free tier?
Is there a free tier?
Yes, new users get 2$ in free credits to try out the service.
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