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AI Agent Workflow & Smart Cost Simulator

Estimate monthly AI agent spend in seconds. Pick a model, use a preset, then compare real workflow costs across OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Qwen, Kimi, MiniMax, Mistral, xAI, Amazon, and more.

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Data and methodology

Tokencost loads live LLM pricing where available, keeps fallback data updated by automation, and marks unstable creator-tool pricing as manual input instead of inventing rates.

Scenario Inputs

Tune the agent workload and pick any live model.

Workflow Examples

Not sure what token settings mean? Pick a real AI product workflow, preview the assumptions, then apply it to the calculator.

Loading models

Adds hidden tokens billed at the input rate.

Context grows linearly each turn.

Real-Time Cost Readout

Monthly Estimate
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Per Agent Run
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Input + Cache
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Visible Output
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Hidden Reasoning
$0.00
Effective Tokens / Run 0
Cache Savings / Run $0.00
Avg Cost / Turn $0.00

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Flagship Model Comparison

Same scenario across live-loaded alternatives.

Cost per agent run

Historical Trend

📉 AI Price Wars: Historical Trend Tracker

See how competition is driving down your SaaS infra costs.

Input Token Price Trend
OpenAI flagship
Anthropic Claude
DeepSeek disruptor

Milestone Logic

This chart is intentionally opinionated: flagship prices start high, then flatten as competition and efficiency pressure kick in. Switch the toggle to compare input versus output pricing.

What to read

OpenAI shows the sharpest mainstream compression, Anthropic illustrates premium reasoning pricing falling into the same band, and DeepSeek makes the floor visible by entering far below western flagship pricing.

Popular AI Cost Questions

Fast answers for builders comparing model pricing, agent loops, and creator tool spend.

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How do I estimate AI agent cost?

Start with input tokens, output tokens, reasoning multiplier, cache hit rate, agent turns, and monthly calls. The calculator converts those assumptions into per-run and monthly cost.

Which model is cheapest for agent workflows?

It depends on output size, cache support, and reasoning depth. Use the comparison chart to test GPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Qwen, and other loaded models with the same workflow.

Can creators estimate AI video, voice, and music spend?

Yes. Use the creator calculators for AI music, video, voice, SaaS profit, and channel profit planning with USD, RMB, and MYR assumptions.

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