Complete cost analysis of 45+ AI models across 9 major providers
| Model | Input Cost | Output Cost | Context | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5 nano | $0.05 | $0.40 | 64K | Ultra-high volume |
| Gemini 2.0 Flash | $0.10 | $0.40 | 1M | Multimodal agents |
| GPT-5 mini | $0.25 | $2.00 | 128K | High-volume tasks |
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | $0.30 | $2.50 | 1M | Reasoning + context |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | $1.00 | $5.00 | 200K | Safety + quality |
| Model | Input Cost | Output Cost | Context | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5 | $1.25 | $10.00 | 200K | General flagship |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | $1.25 | $10.00 | 2M | Large documents |
| GPT-5.2 | $1.75 | $14.00 | 200K | Maximum quality |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | $3.00 | $15.00 | 200K | Reasoning + safety |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | $5.00 | $25.00 | 200K | Ultimate quality |
The AI pricing landscape in 2026 has become more competitive and diverse, with significant developments across all major providers: