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Token Estimation Guide
• 1 token ≈ 0.75 words
• Average email: 200-500 tokens
• Blog post: 1,000-2,000 tokens
• Code snippet: 100-500 tokens
• Full article: 2,000-4,000 tokens
Cost Breakdown
Input Cost$0.0100
Output Cost$0.0150
Per Request (base)$0.0250
Platform Fee (5%)$0.0013
Per Request Total$0.0263
Daily Cost
$2.63
Monthly Cost
$78.75
Cost Comparison
Direct from GPT-4$75.00/mo
Via ParrotRouter$78.75/mo
ParrotRouter adds only 5% for unified access, fallbacks, and analytics
Optimization Tips
- •Use GPT-3.5 Turbo for 2000% lower costs on simple tasks
- •Enable prompt caching to save on repeated inputs
- •Use streaming to reduce perceived latency
- •Set max_tokens to control output costs
Pricing FAQ
How does billing work?
You purchase credits upfront and they're deducted as you use the API. No surprise charges.
What's included in the 5% fee?
Unified API, automatic fallbacks, usage analytics, and infrastructure costs.
Can I use my own API keys?
Yes! BYOK (Bring Your Own Keys) is available with reduced platform fees.
Are there volume discounts?
Enterprise plans offer custom pricing for high-volume usage. Contact sales for details.