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
What is a Token in AI?
Learn the fundamentals of AI tokens, how they work, and why they matter for API pricing and usage.
How to Count Tokens Accurately
Master token counting techniques and tools to predict AI API costs and optimize your usage.
AI Pricing Models Explained
Understand how different AI providers structure their pricing and what factors affect your costs.
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.
How to Count Tokens Accurately
Master token counting techniques and tools to predict AI API costs and optimize your usage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GPT vs Claude vs Gemini: Complete Comparison
In-depth comparison of the three major AI model families, their strengths, weaknesses, and best use cases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Advanced AI Cost Optimization Strategies
Enterprise-level strategies for managing and reducing AI API costs at scale.
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.
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.
AI Safety and Content Filtering: Complete Implementation Guide
Comprehensive guide to AI safety features, content moderation, and implementing responsible AI practices in production applications.
Enterprise AI Cost Management: Strategies for Large-Scale Deployments
Advanced cost management strategies for enterprise AI deployments. Budgeting, monitoring, and optimization at scale.
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.