Batch API Savings Calculator
Compare real-time vs batch API pricing.
Results update automatically as you type.
Result
50.0% cheaper with batch
$312.50/month saved
- Real-time / request
- $0.00625
- Batch / request
- $0.00313
- Monthly real-time
- $625.00
- Monthly batch
- $312.50
Most providers offer a 50% discount for asynchronous batch processing. Compare real-time and batch pricing for your workload to see the monthly savings.
How this is calculated
This calculator uses the api cost 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
50.0% cheaper with batch
$312.50/month saved
- Real-time / request
- $0.00625
- Batch / request
- $0.00313
- Monthly real-time
- $625.00
- Monthly batch
- $312.50
Frequently asked questions
When should I use the batch API?+
For any workload that does not need an immediate response: evals, bulk classification, embeddings, content generation. Results typically return within 24 hours at half price.