Transparent Moonshot API Pricing & Crypto Top-ups
Pay only for the tokens you actually use with our transparent moonshot API pricing. We strip away subscriptions so your costs scale directly with your application’s traffic.
- per 1M input tokens
- $0.15
- Output tokens / 1M
- $0.50
- token context
- 100,000
- trial credit
- $0.50
- requests per minute
- 300
Cost Estimator
No subscriptions. Prepaid balance does not expire.
Usage examples
High-volume chat application
Sending 2 million input tokens ($0.30) and 500,000 output tokens ($0.25) costs exactly $0.55. The math is simple: (2,000,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (500,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.50) = $0.55.
Complex reasoning task
Processing 10 million input tokens ($1.50) with a massive 16,000 token completion ($0.008) totals $1.508. Formula: (10,000,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (16,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.50) = $1.508.
Low-frequency testing
Running 500,000 input tokens ($0.075) and 100,000 output tokens ($0.05) results in a $0.125 charge. Calculation: (500,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.15) + (100,000 / 1,000,000 * 0.50) = $0.125.
Pay-Per-Token Pricing Model
Our rates are strictly fixed at $0.15 per million input tokens and $0.50 per million output tokens. This model ensures you never pay for idle time or unused capacity. Every request is billed based on exact token consumption, including errors and refusals which are free. You can predict your monthly spend by estimating your token volume. This approach eliminates the risk of overpaying for reserved instances that sit unused during low-traffic periods.
Crypto Top-ups & Bonus Credits
You can fund your account using USDT on TRC20 or USDC on Base. We accept whole amounts ranging from $20 to $500 per transaction. Larger top-ups earn bonus credit: +5% for $50, +10% for $100, and +15% for $200. Your prepaid balance never expires, allowing you to top up once and use the credits over months. This crypto-only system keeps overhead low and passes the savings to you.
Free Trial & Error Handling
Every new account receives $0.50 in trial credit valid for seven days. Errors and refusals do not consume your prepaid balance, so you only pay for successful completions. This structure protects your budget while you debug your application logic. The trial allows you to verify latency and response quality before committing to a larger crypto top-up.
No Hidden Fees or Subscriptions
There are no monthly subscriptions or hidden platform fees to worry about. Your prepaid credit is charged solely for real token usage. This transparency means your costs are directly proportional to your application's activity. You can scale from a few hundred requests to millions without changing your billing structure. The prepaid model keeps your spending predictable and avoids unexpected charges at the end of the month.
FAQ
What is the moonshot API pricing structure?
We charge $0.15 per million input tokens and $0.50 per million output tokens. Errors and refusals are free, ensuring you only pay for successful completions. This pay-as-you-go model scales directly with your usage.
How do I top up my balance?
You can top up using USDT (TRC20) or USDC (Base) for amounts between $20 and $500. Bonus credits are applied automatically: +5% for $50, +10% for $100, and +15% for $200. Your balance never expires.
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.
Are there any monthly subscriptions?
No, there are no monthly subscriptions or recurring fees. You pay only for the tokens you consume from your prepaid balance. This cheap LLM API approach ensures your costs remain predictable and directly tied to your app's performance.
Claim your API key
Register, retrieve your key, and update your base URL. That’s it.
