Which models can I price in these tools?

Calculators and comparison tables use list prices from the vendors we track — the same catalog as the homepage.

Are these exact invoices from providers?

No — they are planning estimates from published list prices. Live bills can differ with caching, batch discounts, or enterprise contracts.

Prefer smaller models when quality allows, trim prompts, cache repeated context, and compare Claude/Gemini alternatives for the same workload.

Startup credits, cloud marketplace grants, and evaluation programs. See AI API Discounts and AI Startup Credits for curated paths.

Official APIs win on support and compliance. Relays can be cheaper for experiments — compare both in our models tables before committing.

Check Free API Credits and the OpenAI / Claude / Gemini hub pages for signup tiers and startup grants with last-verified dates.

API Credits

Verified discounts, startup credits, and promotional API rates for LLM and AI providers.

By AI Credits Editorial · Content updated 2026-08-28

Many providers offer $5K–$350K in cloud or API credits through partner programs. Apply early — most require incorporation and a product demo.

Free tiers are ongoing with rate limits. Discounts are usually time-limited grants or promotional pricing on paid usage.

Most programs allow one grant per organization. Check region, funding stage, and partner requirements before applying.

FAQ

Quick answers about credits, eligibility, and how we verify offers.