Groq key api pricing
Stop paying for idle capacity with the prepaid LLM API designed for developers who want precise cost control. You only pay for the tokens you actually consume, with no monthly fees or subscription lock-in.
- per 1M input tokens
- $0.15
- Output tokens / 1M
- $0.50
- token context
- 100,000
- trial credit
- $0.50
- requests per minute
- 300
Pricing estimator
Usage examples
Generating long-form uncensored fiction chapters
A 20,000 token prompt and a 4,000 token output costs: (20,000 / 1,000,000 × $0.15) + (4,000 / 1,000,000 × $0.50) = $0.003 + $0.002 = $0.005 per request.
Processing large codebase context for refactoring
Analyzing a 50,000 token code context with a 2,000 token suggestion: (50,000 / 1,000,000 × $0.15) + (2,000 / 1,000,000 × $0.50) = $0.0075 + $0.001 = $0.0085 per request.
Running batch data extraction with high concurrency
Processing ten 5,000 token inputs and 1,000 token outputs each: 10 × [(5,000 / 1,000,000 × $0.15) + (1,000 / 1,000,000 × $0.50)] = 10 × ($0.00075 + $0.0005) = $0.0125 total.
How prepaid credit works
The prepaid LLM API ensures you never overpay for unused capacity. You top up your account with crypto and spend exactly what you use. Errors and refusals do not consume tokens, so you only pay for successful generations. This allows you to test the uncensored LLM API before committing to a larger balance. Your credit never expires, giving you the flexibility to run workloads at your own pace.
Crypto top-up with bonus credits
We accept USDT (TRC20) or USDC (Base) for all top-ups, starting at $20 up to $500 per transaction. To reward higher usage, we add bonus credit to your balance: +5% for deposits of $50, +10% for $100, and +15% for $200. This means a $100 deposit gives you $110 in usable credit. The process is simple and transparent, with no hidden fees or third-party payment processors charging extra. You can manage your balance directly through the dashboard.
Why prepaid keeps spend predictable
Unlike monthly subscriptions that charge you even when your API sits idle, prepaid credit aligns cost directly with usage. You can set a hard limit on your spending by controlling your balance. If you stop using the API, you do not lose money to recurring fees. This model is ideal for developers running sporadic jobs or batch processing tasks. You can also use the trial credit to verify the API fits your workflow before spending real funds. There are no hidden fees for API calls, just the raw token cost.
Frequently asked questions
Do I lose my credit if I don't use it?
No. Your prepaid credit never expires. You can top up once and use the funds over months or years without any service interruption or fee.
How much does it cost to run a simple prompt?
Input tokens cost $0.15 per million, and output tokens cost $0.50 per million. For example, a 10k input and 1k output request costs roughly $0.002.
Do errors or refusals count against my balance?
No. If the API returns an error or refuses a request, you are not charged for those tokens. You only pay for successful generations.
Can I use the API with the OpenAI SDK?
Yes. Our endpoint is fully OpenAI compatible. You simply update your base URL to HTTPS://api.groqkeyapi.com/v1 and use your groq key API key in the standard SDK configuration.
Generate your key now
Sign up, copy the token, and update your endpoint URL. That is all.
