AI Pricing & Usage Guide
Understand costs, manage usage, and optimize your AI spending
Direct Provider Billing
You pay directly to your chosen AI provider based on actual usage. ProRank SEO does not charge any additional fees for AI features - you only need the appropriate license tier for access.
AI Cost Calculator
Estimate your monthly AI costs based on usage
Estimated Monthly Cost
$0.26
Based on average
750 input / 250 output tokens
This is an estimate. Actual costs depend on prompt length, response length, and specific usage patterns.
Current AI Model Pricing (August 2025)
All prices in USD per 1,000 tokens unless specified
| Model | Input Price | Output Price | Context Window | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5 | $0.00125 | $0.01 | 200K | Complex reasoning |
| GPT-5 Mini | $0.00025 | $0.002 | 200K | General tasks |
| GPT-5 Nano | $0.00005 | $0.0004 | 200K | Simple tasks |
| GPT-4.1 | $0.01 | $0.03 | 1M | Long context |
| GPT-4o Mini Recommended | $0.00015 | $0.0006 | 128K | Best value |
License Requirements for AI Features
ProRank license tiers that include AI Tools access
No artificial limits! You use your own API keys and pay providers directly. ProRank doesn't limit your AI usage - you're only limited by your API provider's rate limits and your budget.
Core+
✓ AI Tools Access
Full access to all AI features using your own API keys
- • Content generation
- • Meta optimization
- • Keyword research
Pro+
✓ AI Tools Access
All Core+ features plus advanced capabilities
- • Bulk operations
- • Advanced prompts
- • Priority support
Agency+
✓ AI Tools Access
Complete AI toolkit for agencies
- • Multi-site management
- • White label options
- • API access
How AI Usage Works
- ✓ You provide your own API keys from providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
- ✓ You pay providers directly based on actual usage
- ✓ No ProRank usage limits or additional fees
- ✓ Only limited by your provider's rate limits
Cost Optimization Strategies
1. Start with Cheaper Models
Begin with cost-effective models and upgrade only when needed:
- • OpenAI: GPT-4o Mini or GPT-5 Nano
- • Anthropic: Claude 3.5 Haiku
- • Gemini: Use free tier first
- • DeepSeek: Use cache for repeated contexts
2. Optimize Token Usage
Reduce costs by minimizing token consumption:
- • Write concise prompts
- • Set appropriate max_tokens limits
- • Use system prompts efficiently
- • Avoid unnecessary context
3. Monitor Usage Regularly
Track your AI usage to avoid surprises:
- • Check provider dashboards daily
- • Set up spending alerts
- • Review usage patterns
- • Identify optimization opportunities
4. Use Free Tiers
Take advantage of free offerings:
- • Google Gemini free tier for testing
- • 60 requests/minute with Gemini
- • Perfect for development
- • No credit card required
Understanding Token Usage
What are Tokens?
Tokens are the basic units of text that AI models process. Both your input (prompt) and the AI's output count toward token usage.
Token Estimates
- • 1 token ≈ 4 characters
- • 1 token ≈ 0.75 words
- • 100 tokens ≈ 75 words
- • 1000 tokens ≈ 750 words
Typical Usage
- • Meta description: 50-100 tokens
- • Blog title: 10-20 tokens
- • Product description: 100-300 tokens
- • Blog post: 500-2000 tokens
Example Token Calculation
Task: Generate a meta description
Input prompt: ~100 tokens
Output (meta description): ~50 tokens
Total tokens: 150 tokens
Cost with GPT-4o Mini: $0.000054
Usage Monitoring
Where to Monitor Usage
In ProRank SEO:
- • Dashboard → AI Usage widget
- • AI Tools → Usage Statistics
- • Daily request counter
- • License tier limits
At Your Provider:
- • OpenAI: Usage dashboard
- • Anthropic: Console usage tab
- • Gemini: AI Studio metrics
- • DeepSeek: Platform dashboard
Set up billing alerts with your AI provider to avoid unexpected charges. Most providers allow you to set monthly spending limits.