Transparent Token Pricing, No Hidden Fees
Pay only for the tokens you actually use with our transparent per-token rates. No monthly subscriptions, no hidden fees, just direct cost per request.
- per 1M input tokens
- $0.15
- Output tokens / 1M
- $0.50
No subscription. Prepaid credit never expires.
Usage examples
A roleplay bot processing a long conversation
Sending 50,000 input tokens and 2,000 output tokens costs $0.0075 + $1.00 = $1.0075. Formula: (50000/1000000 * 0.15) + (2000/1000000 * 0.50).
A research assistant summarizing a document
Processing 10,000 input tokens and 500 output tokens costs $0.0015 + $0.25 = $0.2515. Formula: (10000/1000000 * 0.15) + (500/1000000 * 0.50).
A simple chat query
Handling 500 input tokens and 100 output tokens costs $0.000075 + $0.05 = $0.050075. Formula: (500/1000000 * 0.15) + (100/1000000 * 0.50).
Per-Token Rate Breakdown
The venice ai api charges $0.15 per 1 million input tokens and $0.50 per 1 million output tokens. This structure ensures you only pay for the data you send and receive. Errors and refusals cost nothing, so you are never charged for wasted requests.
Input tokens include your prompt and system instructions. Output tokens cover the model's response. The ratio of input to output varies by task, but the pricing remains consistent across all endpoints.
Crypto Top-Up Tiers and Bonus Credits
Top up your balance with USDT (TRC20) or USDC (Base). Minimum top-up is $20 and maximum is $500. You receive bonus credit based on the amount:
- $50+: +5% bonus credit
- $100+: +10% bonus credit
- $200+: +15% bonus credit
Credit never expires. This allows you to scale your usage without worrying about monthly resets or wasted subscriptions.
Why Pay-As-You-Go Beats Subscriptions
Subscriptions charge you for capacity you might not use. Our prepaid model aligns cost directly with value. If you stop using the API, you keep your remaining balance. There are no monthly fees to cancel. This is ideal for developers testing integration or creators with variable traffic.
You can start with a $0.50 trial credit for 7 days. This lets you verify the uncensored llm performance before committing to a larger top-up.
Frequently asked questions
Does the venice AI API charge for failed requests?
No. You are only charged for successful token generation. If a request fails or is refused, you pay nothing for those tokens. This protects your budget from unexpected errors.
What crypto networks are supported for top-up?
We accept <strong>USDT on TRC20</strong> and <strong>USDC on Base</strong>. These are the only payment methods. Top-ups are processed instantly upon confirmation.
How do I get started with the free trial?
Sign up with Google or email on the 'Get API key' page. You receive <strong>$0.50</strong> in trial credit valid for <strong>7 days</strong>. Use this to test the <code>uncensored</code> model with your own prompts.
Does my credit expire after I top up?
No. Prepaid credit never expires. You can top up once and use it over weeks or months. This flexibility suits developers who work on projects intermittently without monthly deadlines.
Secure your API key
Register an account, retrieve your key, update the endpoint. Minimal effort required.
