LLM Cost Calculator (Monthly Budgets, Not Token Math)

ArguScale translates product usage inputs—daily active users, requests per user, and response length—into a monthly cost range you can use for budgeting, proposals, and stakeholder decisions. No token spreadsheets. No guesswork. Just scenario-based numbers you can explain.

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Who this is for

If you’re a Product Owner, PM, or Consultant, you need answers like: What will this feature cost at 10k / 100k users? What happens if response length doubles? Which model option fits the budget and quality requirements? ArguScale is built for business inputs and decision-ready outputs.

How the estimate works (high level)

You provide:

  • Users: daily active users (DAU)
  • Usage intensity: requests per user per day
  • Response size: short vs long answers
  • Model choice: compare options if needed

ArguScale turns this into monthly cost ranges and scenario comparisons you can share internally.

Example: Customer support assistant

20,000 DAU, 0.8 requests/user/day, Average response length: medium. Result: a monthly cost range that shows (a) baseline, (b) “high usage” stress case, and (c) model alternatives for budget control.

Common cost drivers

  • Adoption (DAU): budget scales with active usage, not total sign-ups
  • Requests per user: small changes compound fast at scale
  • Response length: long outputs are a cost multiplier
  • Model selection: premium models can be justified—if you quantify the delta

Ready to stop arguing about assumptions? Calculate costs now and export a budget-ready summary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inputs do I need to estimate LLM costs?
You typically need Daily Active Users (DAU), estimated requests per user per day, and approximate response length.
Why do monthly costs vary so much across scenarios?
Small changes in usage intensity or response length can compound significantly when multiplied by thousands of users.
Is this a pricing comparison tool or a budget planning tool?
It is both. It helps you plan budgets by comparing how different models affect your bottom line under various usage scenarios.
Can I share the estimate without exposing sensitive data?
Yes. Share links only contain the configuration parameters (counts, models), not any personal or sensitive business data.
Do you support multiple models and scenario comparisons?
Yes, you can compare multiple models side-by-side to see the cost implications of using premium vs. budget models.

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