The AI Tokens

Learn AI Tokens & Pricing

Comprehensive guides and tutorials to help you understand AI tokens, optimize costs, and choose the right models for your projects.

Featured Articles

Basics5 min read

What is a Token in AI?

Learn the fundamentals of AI tokens, how they work, and why they matter for API pricing and usage.

Basics7 min read

How to Count Tokens Accurately

Master token counting techniques and tools to predict AI API costs and optimize your usage.

Pricing & Costs8 min read

AI Pricing Models Explained

Understand how different AI providers structure their pricing and what factors affect your costs.

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Basics

Fundamental concepts about AI tokens and how they work

What is a Token in AI?

Learn the fundamentals of AI tokens, how they work, and why they matter for API pricing and usage.

⏱️ 5 min📅 2/22/2026

How to Count Tokens Accurately

Master token counting techniques and tools to predict AI API costs and optimize your usage.

⏱️ 7 min📅 2/22/2026

AI Tokens for Beginners: Complete Guide 2026

Everything beginners need to know about AI tokens, from basic concepts to practical cost management. Perfect starting point for AI newcomers.

⏱️ 8 min📅 2/22/2026
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Pricing & Costs

Understanding AI pricing models and cost optimization

AI Pricing Models Explained

Understand how different AI providers structure their pricing and what factors affect your costs.

⏱️ 8 min📅 2/22/2026

AI Model Pricing Comparison 2026: Complete Cost Analysis

Updated pricing comparison of all major AI models including GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, and emerging models. Find the best value for your budget.

⏱️ 12 min📅 2/22/2026
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Model Selection

Choosing the right AI model for your use case

How to Choose the Right AI Model

A comprehensive guide to selecting the best AI model for your specific use case, budget, and performance requirements.

⏱️ 10 min📅 2/22/2026

GPT vs Claude vs Gemini: Complete Comparison

In-depth comparison of the three major AI model families, their strengths, weaknesses, and best use cases.

⏱️ 15 min📅 2/22/2026

OpenAI GPT-4o Complete Guide: Features, Pricing & Best Practices

Comprehensive guide to GPT-4o including features, pricing, use cases, and optimization tips. Everything you need to know about OpenAI's flagship model.

⏱️ 13 min📅 2/22/2026

Anthropic Claude Complete Guide: Safety, Reasoning & Best Use Cases

Complete guide to Anthropic's Claude models including safety features, reasoning capabilities, pricing, and optimal use cases for each model tier.

⏱️ 14 min📅 2/22/2026

GPT-5 Series Complete Guide: 5.2, 5.1, 5, mini, and nano

Comprehensive guide to OpenAI's GPT-5 model family. Compare capabilities, pricing, and use cases for all GPT-5 variants.

⏱️ 18 min📅 2/22/2026

OpenAI o3 and o3-mini: Advanced Reasoning Models Guide

Complete guide to OpenAI's o3 reasoning models. Learn when to use o3 vs o3-mini for complex problem-solving tasks.

⏱️ 12 min📅 2/22/2026

Gemini 3 Series: Google's AI Breakthrough with Agentic Capabilities

Explore Google's Gemini 3 models: 3.1 Pro, 3 Pro, and 3 Flash Preview. Agentic AI, multimodal understanding, and massive context windows.

⏱️ 16 min📅 2/22/2026

xAI Grok 4 Series: Complete Guide to Reasoning and Non-Reasoning Models

Comprehensive guide to xAI's Grok 4 model family. Compare Grok 4.1, 4, and specialized variants for different use cases.

⏱️ 14 min📅 2/22/2026

Meta Llama 4: Maverick vs Scout - Open Source AI Revolution

Complete guide to Meta's Llama 4 models: Maverick and Scout. Compare capabilities, performance, and use cases for next-gen open source AI.

⏱️ 15 min📅 2/22/2026

Cohere Command Models: Enterprise AI with RAG Excellence

Complete guide to Cohere's Command A, Command R, and Command R7B models. Enterprise-focused AI with superior RAG capabilities.

⏱️ 13 min📅 2/22/2026

Mistral AI Models 2026: Large 2, Codestral 2, and Devstral 2 Guide

Complete guide to Mistral's 2026 model lineup: Large 2 for general use, Codestral 2 for coding, and Devstral 2 for development.

⏱️ 12 min📅 2/22/2026

Perplexity Sonar Models: Search-Enhanced AI Complete Guide

Comprehensive guide to Perplexity's Sonar models: Pro, Reasoning Pro, Deep Research, and standard Sonar. Real-time search integration.

⏱️ 11 min📅 2/22/2026

Together AI Platform: Llama, DeepSeek, and Qwen Models Guide

Complete guide to Together AI's model platform featuring Llama 4, DeepSeek-R1, and Qwen3-Coder. Open source AI at scale.

⏱️ 14 min📅 2/22/2026

Advanced Topics

In-depth guides for experienced developers

10 Token Optimization Tips to Reduce AI Costs

Practical strategies to minimize token usage and reduce your AI API costs without sacrificing quality.

⏱️ 12 min📅 2/22/2026

AI Context Windows: What They Are and Why They Matter

Understanding context windows, their limitations, and how they affect your AI application design and costs.

⏱️ 8 min📅 2/22/2026

Advanced AI Cost Optimization Strategies

Enterprise-level strategies for managing and reducing AI API costs at scale.

⏱️ 12 min📅 2/22/2026

AI API Integration Guide: Best Practices for Developers

Complete guide to integrating AI APIs effectively, handling errors, rate limits, and optimizing performance for production applications.

⏱️ 14 min📅 2/22/2026

Multimodal AI Complete Guide: Text, Images, Audio & Video

Master multimodal AI capabilities across GPT-4o, Gemini, and Claude. Learn pricing, use cases, and implementation strategies.

⏱️ 16 min📅 2/22/2026

AI Safety and Content Filtering: Complete Implementation Guide

Comprehensive guide to AI safety features, content moderation, and implementing responsible AI practices in production applications.

⏱️ 11 min📅 2/22/2026

Enterprise AI Cost Management: Strategies for Large-Scale Deployments

Advanced cost management strategies for enterprise AI deployments. Budgeting, monitoring, and optimization at scale.

⏱️ 18 min📅 2/22/2026

AI Model Selection 2026: Complete Decision Tree and Comparison Matrix

Ultimate guide to choosing the right AI model in 2026. Decision tree, comparison matrix, and recommendations for all 45+ available models.

⏱️ 20 min📅 2/22/2026