Tool: Token Counter

AI Prompt Token Counter

Estimate tokens and costs for modern LLMs instantly. 100% private, local processing.

Est. Tokens

0

Words

0

Characters

0

Model Pricing:

Estimated Cost (Input)

$0.0000

Why Count Tokens?

Understanding 2026 Tokenomics

In 2026, Large Language Models (LLMs) continue to process information in chunks called tokens. Understanding tokens is critical for both developers and casual users because most AI providers charge per million tokens processed.

A token counter for GPT-4 or Claude helps you stay within context limits and avoid unexpected API bill spikes. This prompt optimizer ensures your instructions are concise and efficient.

Cost-Saving Strategies

Using an AI cost calculator is a standard cost-saving strategy. By refining your prompt structure, you can reduce overhead by up to 30% without losing output quality.

Common benchmarks suggest that in English, 1,000 tokens is approximately 750 words. However, complex code snippets or technical jargon may use more tokens. Always count before you send.