Multi-Agent System Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of orchestrating multiple agents.
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Result
$0.0731 per run
3 agents x 5 steps · ~$438.75/month
- Cost per agent
- $0.0244
- Agents
- 3
- Cost per run
- $0.0731
- Cost per month
- $438.75
Multi-agent systems run several agents per task, multiplying token cost. Estimate the cost per run for a crew of agents each taking several steps.
How this is calculated
This calculator uses the agents formulas described in our methodology. All figures are estimates for planning; verify current pricing with each provider before relying on them.
Worked example (defaults)
With the default inputs above, here is the result:
Result
$0.0731 per run
3 agents x 5 steps · ~$438.75/month
- Cost per agent
- $0.0244
- Agents
- 3
- Cost per run
- $0.0731
- Cost per month
- $438.75
Frequently asked questions
Are multi-agent systems worth the cost?+
Sometimes. Specialized agents can improve quality, but the cost is roughly the number of agents times a single agent's cost. Use cheaper models for routine sub-agents.