Token Calculator
Understanding tokens is crucial for optimizing your AI costs on StickyPrompts. Use our interactive calculator to estimate costs across different models and plan your usage effectively.
What Are Tokens?
Section titled “What Are Tokens?”Tokens are the basic units that AI models use to process text. They can be words, parts of words, or even individual characters, depending on the model's tokenization method.
Token Examples:
- "Hello world" ≈ 2 tokens
- "The quick brown fox" ≈ 4 tokens
- "StickyPrompts platform" ≈ 3 tokens
- Complex words may split: "understanding" ≈ 2 tokens
Interactive Token Calculator
Section titled “Interactive Token Calculator”Calculate Your Costs
Cost Breakdown
With Your Plan:
Model Cost Comparison
Section titled “Model Cost Comparison”| Model | Provider | Credit Multiplier | Best For | Cost per 1,000 tokens* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-3.5 Turbo | OpenAI | 0.1x | Simple tasks, fast responses | 0.1 credits |
| GPT-4o | OpenAI | 1.0x | General purpose, balanced | 1.0 credit |
| GPT-4 Turbo | OpenAI | 1.2x | Complex reasoning | 1.2 credits |
| Claude 3 Haiku | Anthropic | 0.2x | Speed and efficiency | 0.2 credits |
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet | Anthropic | 1.5x | Advanced reasoning | 1.5 credits |
| Claude 3.7 Sonnet | Anthropic | 2.0x | Premium intelligence | 2.0 credits |
| o1 Preview | OpenAI | 15.0x | Complex problem solving | 15.0 credits |
| DeepSeek V3 | StickyPrompts | 0.3x | Open source alternative | 0.3 credits |
* Approximate cost based on 1,000 input tokens
Cost Optimization Tips
Section titled “Cost Optimization Tips”🎯 Choose the Right Model
Use cheaper models (GPT-3.5, Claude Haiku) for simple tasks and premium models for complex reasoning.
📝 Optimize Prompt Length
Shorter, well-crafted prompts often work better and cost less than verbose instructions.
🔄 Use Variables Wisely
Template prompts with variables reduce repeated context and lower token usage.
📊 Monitor Usage
Track your analytics to identify which prompts and models give the best value.
Common Usage Scenarios
Section titled “Common Usage Scenarios”Content Creation
Code Review
Email Writing
Research & Analysis
Understanding the Credit System
Section titled “Understanding the Credit System”StickyPrompts uses a transparent credit system where:
- 1 credit = baseline cost for standard models like GPT-4o
- Model multipliers adjust costs based on model capabilities
- Both input and output tokens count toward your usage
- Shared team credits maximize efficiency across team members
Why This System Works Better:
- ✅ Transparent pricing - see exact costs before sending
- ✅ Model flexibility - switch between models based on needs
- ✅ Team efficiency - shared credits prevent waste
- ✅ Cost control - monitor and optimize usage in real-time
Ready to Optimize Your AI Costs?
Start with our Free plan to test different models and find what works best for your use cases.