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Content Generation Cost Calculator
Estimate API costs for AI content generation — blog posts, marketing copy, product descriptions, and social media content.
Typical Token Breakdown
300
System prompt
Brand voice, tone guidelines, SEO instructions, and content rules
150
Content brief
Topic, target keyword, audience, and key points to cover
50
Examples / few-shot
Sample content in the desired style for consistency
1,500
Generated content
Blog post or copy output — typically 800-1200 words
Total: ~2,000 tokens per request (500 input + 1,500 output)
Cost Calculator
Recommended Models
Claude Sonnet 4.6Best Quality
Best writing quality — natural tone, minimal editing required
$720.00
/month
GPT-4.1Best for SEO
Strong instruction following for brand guidelines and SEO requirements
$390.00
/month
Gemini 2.5 FlashBest Value
Fast, cost-effective content at scale with good quality
$117.00
/month
Cost Optimization Tips
⚡Cache the system prompt with brand voice and style guide — save 90% on repeated context
🎯Generate multiple variations in one request using structured output — reduces per-piece overhead
✂️Use a small model to generate an outline first, then a larger model to expand — cuts total cost 30%
📝For product descriptions, batch all SKUs in one prompt with structured output JSON