Tokens & Pricing
Understanding how tokens work and our transparent pricing
Pricing
$1 = 1000 Tokens
Simple, transparent pricing. 1 Token = $0.001 (one-tenth of a cent).
What are Tokens?
In NyxoChat, "Tokens" are our internal currency think of them as credits. You use these Tokens to purchase messages with AI models. When you send a message, the cost depends on which AI model you're using, how many LLM tokens it processes, and the model provider's pricing.
NyxoChat Tokens (Our Currency)
These are credits you purchase to use our service. $1 = 1000 Tokens. You spend these to send messages and receive responses from AI models.
LLM Tokens (AI Processing Units)
These are how AI models measure and process text. A word might be 1-2 LLM tokens. While LLM tokens are used by AI providers to measure text, NyxoChat charges a simple per-message rate based on the model you choose.
Example:
Your message: "Hello, how are you?"
- Behind the scenes: ≈ 6 LLM tokens
- What you pay: 1 message at your model's fixed rate
How Your Tokens Are Spent
When you send a message, you're charged a fixed rate based on the model you selected. Each model has its own per-message cost in NyxoChat Tokens.
- Simple Pricing: One message = one fixed charge per model
- Model Selection: Choose Lite models for lower costs or Pro models for better performance
- Deduction: The per-message cost is deducted from your Token balance
Lite Models
Lower cost per LLM message. Best for quick questions and simple tasks.
Pro Models
Higher cost per LLM message. Perfect for complex tasks and document processing.
Per-Message Pricing
Each model has a fixed cost per message sent:
- Lite Models: Lower cost per message
- Pro Models: Higher cost per message
* Each time you send a message and receive a response, you're charged the per-message rate for the selected model
Tips to Optimize Your Token Usage
- Choose Lite models for simple tasks
- Be clear and concise in your prompts
- Start new conversations for unrelated topics
- Monitor your usage in your account tab