Pay Per Token, No Subs
You pay only for the tokens you actually use. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no model routing complexity.
No subscription. Prepaid credit does not expire.
Usage cost estimator
Pricing examples
Long-context coding task
A single request sends 50,000 input tokens and receives 2,000 output tokens. Cost = (50,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (2,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.50) = $0.0075 + $0.0010 = $0.0085.
High-volume chatbot traffic
Processing 1,000 short messages with 500 input tokens and 200 output tokens each. Total input = 500,000 tokens. Total output = 200,000 tokens. Cost = (500,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (200,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.50) = $0.075 + $0.10 = $0.175.
Complex reasoning workflow
One heavy request uses 90,000 input tokens and generates 10,000 output tokens. Cost = (90,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (10,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.50) = $0.0135 + $0.0050 = $0.0185.
How Prepaid Credit Works
Your balance updates in real time as tokens are consumed. Errors and refusals cost nothing, so you never pay for wasted effort. Credit never expires, so you can top up once and use it whenever you need it. This model keeps your spending predictable and transparent.
Trial Credit Details
Every new account starts with $0.50 of trial credit. The trial lasts for seven days. Use it to test streaming, function calling, or JSON mode. Once it runs out, top up with crypto to continue.
Why Prepaid Keeps Costs Predictable
Subscriptions force you to pay regardless of usage. Prepaid credit ties cost directly to output. You see exactly what you spend. No monthly minimums. No overage surprises. Just token-by-token billing that matches your actual demand.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free llama API tier?
We offer a one-time trial credit of $0.50 for new accounts. It expires in seven days. After that, you pay only for the tokens you use. There is no permanent free tier.
Can llama be a free API for heavy usage?
No. Heavy usage requires prepaid credit. The trial covers small tests. For production workloads, you top up via crypto. The cost is $0.15 per million input tokens and $0.50 per million output tokens.
Which payment methods do you accept?
Crypto only: USDT on TRC20 or USDC on Base, any whole amount from $20 to $500. Bonus credit applies from $50.
How do I get an API llama key?
Create an account on our site. Your API key appears immediately. Use it with any OpenAI-compatible client. The base URL is HTTPS://api.apillama.cc/v1. Send requests to /v1/chat/completions.
Obtain your API key now
Register, retrieve your key, update the endpoint. That covers the entire setup.
