Transparent API Pricing
The grock API charges strictly by real token usage with no monthly fees, making it the cheapest LLM API for variable workloads. You only pay for what you process, and prepaid credit never expires.
No subscription. Prepaid balance never expires.
- per 1M input tokens
- $0.15
- Output tokens / 1M
- $0.50
- token context
- 100,000
- trial credit
- $0.50
- requests per minute
- 300
Usage examples
A developer runs a batch script processing 500,000 tokens of context and generating 5,000 tokens of summary.
Input cost: 0.5M / 1M * $0.15 = $0.075. Output cost: 0.005M * $0.50 = $0.0025. Total: $0.0775.
An automated agent handles a complex data extraction task with a heavy input prompt.
Input: 1,200,000 tokens * ($0.15 / 1,000,000) = $0.18. Output: 800,000 tokens * ($0.50 / 1,000,000) = $0.40. Total: $0.58.
A chat interface serves 10,000 short interactions with minimal context.
Input: 10,000 tokens * ($0.15 / 1,000,000) = $0.0015. Output: 20,000 tokens * ($0.50 / 1,000,000) = $0.01. Total: $0.0115.
Token Pricing Breakdown
The grock API charges $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.50 per 1M output tokens. This transparent pricing model ensures you pay only for actual usage. Errors and refusals incur no charge. You can monitor your exact spend in real-time via the dashboard.
Crypto Top-Up Bonuses
Top-up your prepaid balance with USDT (TRC20) or USDC (Base). Minimum deposit is $20. Bonuses apply automatically: +5% for $50, +10% for $100, and +15% for $200. Your credit never expires, so you can top up when convenient.
Free Trial and Refund Policy
New accounts receive $0.50 in trial credit valid for 7 days. Prepaid credit is non-refundable but remains valid indefinitely. If you encounter a double charge, use the Support page to resolve it directly.
Common questions
How much does the grock API cost per token?
Input tokens cost $0.15 per million. Output tokens cost $0.50 per million. You pay strictly for what you use with no hidden fees.
What payment methods are accepted for top-ups?
We accept only USDT on TRC20 or USDC on Base. Minimum top-up is $20.
Does prepaid credit expire?
No. Prepaid credit never expires. You can top up once and use it over time. Trial credit is valid for 7 days only.
Are errors or refusals charged?
No. If a request fails or is refused, you are not charged for those tokens. You only pay for successful completions.
