How much do different AI models cost per month?
Consumer subscriptions
Most major AI assistants offer a free tier and a paid subscription. ChatGPT Plus is around $20 per month. Claude Pro is also about $20 per month. Google Gemini has a free version and a paid tier (Google One AI Premium) around $20 per month. Microsoft Copilot is free, with some features in Microsoft 365.
Image generators often have separate subscriptions: Midjourney starts around $10 per month, and Adobe Firefly is included with some Creative Cloud plans or sold as a standalone subscription.
- ChatGPT Plus: ~$20/month
- Claude Pro: ~$20/month
- Google One AI Premium: ~$20/month
- Midjourney: from ~$10/month
- API usage: pay-as-you-go, often cents per 1,000 tokens
API and enterprise pricing
If you're building an app, you'll likely use an API. Prices are typically per token (a piece of a word) and vary by model. For example, GPT-4 costs more per token than GPT-3.5. Claude and Gemini have similar tiered pricing. Costs can add up quickly with high usage.
Enterprise plans often include additional security, admin controls, and support, with custom pricing. Always check the official pricing page for current rates, as they change frequently.
Common mistakes
- Assuming a subscription includes unlimited use; most have usage caps or slower responses after a limit.
- Forgetting that API costs are separate from chat subscriptions and can be higher for heavy use.
- Overlooking free alternatives that may be sufficient for casual use.
