Guides & comparisons

The AI Pricing Blog

Plain-English breakdowns of what AI tools actually cost โ€” no marketing fluff, just the numbers and how to think about them.

Subscription

How Much Does ChatGPT Plus Cost in 2026?

Every ChatGPT tier compared โ€” Free, Go, Plus, Pro, Business โ€” with real prices and what each one includes.

Comparison

Claude vs ChatGPT vs Gemini: Which Subscription Is Cheapest?

All three land near $20/month at entry โ€” but the plans above and below tell a very different story.

API pricing

AI API Pricing Explained: What "Per Million Tokens" Means

A plain-English guide to input vs output token pricing, batch discounts, and estimating your real bill.

Video AI

Runway vs Veo 3 vs Kling vs Sora 2: Video Cost Compared

Per-second pricing across six platforms โ€” and why the cheapest option per second isn't always cheapest per clip.

Voice AI

How Much Does ElevenLabs Cost? Voice AI Pricing Guide

ElevenLabs bills by character, not by minute โ€” here's what that means for your real monthly cost.

Music AI

Suno vs Udio: Which AI Music Generator Is Cheaper?

Cost per finished track compared, plus what commercial usage rights actually require on each platform.

Coding tools

Cursor vs GitHub Copilot vs Windsurf: Pricing Compared

All three cost about the same on paper โ€” the premium request limits underneath are where they diverge.

Planning

How to Budget for AI Tools: A Realistic Monthly Guide

Three example stacks at $50, $150 and $400/month, and the biggest mistake that inflates most AI budgets.