Venice api pricing and token costs
The Venice API charges strictly per token with zero subscription lock-in, making it the most transparent and predictable LLM API pricing model for automation builders. You pay $0.15 per million input tokens and $0.50 per million output tokens, with no hidden fees for usage spikes.
- per 1M input tokens
- $0.15
- Output tokens / 1M
- $0.50
- token context
- 100,000
- trial credit
- $0.50
- requests per minute
- 300
No subscription. Prepaid balance does not expire.
Cost estimator
Usage examples
Standard chat completion workflow
A typical request with 5,000 input tokens and 500 output tokens costs: (5000/1,000,000 * 0.15) + (500/1,000,000 * 0.50) = $0.00075 + $0.00025 = $0.001. This precise token-based billing ensures you only pay for actual compute.
High-volume n8n automation agent
Processing 100,000 input tokens and 10,000 output tokens in a batch results in: (100,000/1,000,000 * 0.15) + (10,000/1,000,000 * 0.50) = $0.015 + $0.005 = $0.02. Your prepaid balance deducts exactly this amount without affecting other keys.
Long-context uncensored analysis
Sending the maximum 16,000 output tokens with 50,000 input tokens costs: (50,000/1,000,000 * 0.15) + (16,000/1,000,000 * 0.50) = $0.0075 + $0.008 = $0.0155. The uncensored model handles long contexts without extra surcharges.
Pay per token, no subscription
The Venice API operates on a pure usage-based model. You do not pay monthly fees for access. Instead, you top up your account with crypto, and the system deducts costs based on actual token consumption. This approach eliminates the risk of paying for unused capacity during low-traffic periods.
Input tokens cost $0.15 per million, while output tokens are $0.50 per million. Errors and refusals do not consume your balance. If a request fails or the model refuses a lawful adult topic, you pay nothing. This makes the uncensored LLM service highly efficient for bursty automation workflows where predictability matters.
Prepaid credit and bonuses
Your credit balance never expires. You can top up at any time, and any unused funds remain available for future requests. This prepaid structure allows you to control exactly how much capital you expose to the API. When you top up, you receive bonus credit based on your contribution amount.
Top-ups of $50 yield a 5% bonus, $100 grants 10%, and $200 provides a 15% boost. This means a $200 deposit gives you $230 in usable credits. The uncensored AI model runs on this prepaid pool, ensuring consistent performance without sudden price hikes or subscription renewals interrupting your n8n or Vercel integrations.
Why prepaid keeps costs predictable
Using a prepaid balance with the Venice API prevents budget overruns. You know exactly how many requests your credit can cover before you need to add more funds. This is critical for developers building private AI-powered workflows who need to forecast costs accurately. The lack of subscription locks means you can pause usage indefinitely without losing access.
Errors are free, which further stabilizes your effective cost per successful token. When testing system prompts or adjusting parameters like temperature and top_p, failed attempts do not drain your balance. This precision makes the cheapest LLM API option for high-volume, uncensored text generation where every cent counts.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Venice API cost per token?
The Venice API charges $0.15 per million input tokens and $0.50 per million output tokens. These rates apply to all requests processed through the /v1/chat/completions endpoint. You only pay for tokens successfully processed or refused.
Do I lose my credit if I stop using the API?
No, your prepaid credit never expires. You can top up once and use the funds over months or years. This is ideal for developers who build uncensored chatbot agents that run intermittently. Your balance remains available until you decide to withdraw or spend it.
What happens if I make an error request?
Error requests do not consume your balance. If the API returns an error or the model refuses a request, you are not charged for those tokens. This feature makes the uncensored LLM service cost-effective for testing and debugging. You only pay for valid, processed completions.
Can I use the API with a subscription instead of prepaid?
No, the Venice API uses a prepaid credit system exclusively. There are no monthly subscriptions or recurring fees. You top up with crypto, and credits are deducted as you use the API. This model ensures transparency and eliminates surprise charges from usage spikes.
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