Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using API Cost Compare at apicostcompare.com ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the Site.

Use of the Site

API Cost Compare provides free tools and information for comparing AI API pricing across various providers. You may use the Site for personal and commercial research purposes, subject to the following conditions:

• You will not attempt to disrupt, overload, or interfere with the proper functioning of the Site.
• You will not use automated scripts or bots to scrape large volumes of data from the Site without prior written permission.
• You will not use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

Pricing Data Disclaimer

The pricing data, cost estimates, and comparisons presented on this Site are provided for informational purposes only. While we strive to keep pricing data accurate and up to date by regularly verifying against official provider documentation, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information displayed.

AI API pricing changes frequently. Providers may update their rates at any time without notice. You should always verify current pricing directly with the relevant provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) before making purchasing or business decisions based on the data shown here.

Cost estimates generated by our calculators are approximations based on the parameters you provide. Actual costs may vary depending on factors such as token counting differences, prompt caching behavior, rate limits, and provider-specific billing policies.

Intellectual Property

The original content, design, tools, and code of API Cost Compare are the property of API Cost Compare and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. This includes but is not limited to the site layout, calculator tools, comparison frameworks, and editorial content.

Product names, logos, and brand names referenced on this Site (such as OpenAI, GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, etc.) are trademarks of their respective owners. Their use on this Site is for identification and comparison purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, API Cost Compare and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of, or inability to use, the Site or its tools.
• Any inaccuracies or errors in the pricing data or cost estimates provided.
• Any decisions made or actions taken based on information obtained from the Site.
• Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions.

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including AI provider pricing pages and documentation. These links are provided for your convenience and reference. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites and do not endorse them unless explicitly stated.

Advertising

The Site displays advertisements served by third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These ads help support the operation of our free tools. The presence of advertisements does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products or services. Ad content is controlled by the advertising networks and not by API Cost Compare.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from the use of the Site shall be resolved in accordance with these terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at legal@apicostcompare.com.