IBM Granite API Pricing
Enterprise-grade AI models with strong governance and compliance
1 paid models · Price range: $0.02 - $0.02 /1M
About IBM Granite
IBM Granite models are designed for enterprise use with a focus on governance, compliance, and transparency. Built on curated training data with clear provenance, Granite models are ideal for regulated industries. Available through IBM watsonx platform.
Key Highlights
- Enterprise governance and compliance
- Clear training data provenance
- Designed for regulated industries
- IBM watsonx integration
- Indemnification available
Pricing Features
- Pay-per-token billing
Enterprise pricing through IBM. Volume discounts and committed use agreements available.
API Features
Common Use Cases
- • Regulated Industries
- • Enterprise Compliance
- • Financial Services
- • Healthcare
- • Government
🎯 Which IBM Granite Model Should You Choose?
Quick recommendations based on your use case.
💰 IBM Granite Monthly Cost Examples
Estimated monthly costs for common use cases.
| Use Case | Monthly Usage | Granite 4.0 Micro (Budget) |
|---|---|---|
|
Customer Service Bot
1000 conversations/day
|
500k input 200k output |
$0.03/mo |
|
Code Assistant
200 requests/day
|
1.0M input 500k output |
$0.07/mo |
|
Data Analysis
500 analyses/day
|
2.0M input 300k output |
$0.07/mo |
⚔️ IBM Granite vs Competitors
How does {brand} compare to other major AI providers?
| Brand | Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Total /1M | Context | vs {brand} |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IBM Granite
|
Granite 4.0 Micro Current | $0.02 | $0.11 | $0.13 | 131k | — |
OpenAI
|
GPT-5.2 Chat | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 128k | 12302% more |
|
OpenAI
|
GPT-5.2 Pro | $21.00 | $168.00 | $189.00 | 400k | 148719% more |
|
OpenAI
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GPT-5.2 | $1.75 | $14.00 | $15.75 | 400k | 12302% more |
|
OpenAI
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GPT-5.1-Codex-Max | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | 8758% more |
|
OpenAI
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GPT-5.1 | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 400k | 8758% more |
|
OpenAI
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GPT-5.1 Chat | $1.25 | $10.00 | $11.25 | 128k | 8758% more |
All Models
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Context | Capabilities | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite 4.0 Micro Cheapest | $0.02 | $0.11 | 131k | View Details |
❓ IBM Granite Pricing FAQ
What is the cheapest IBM Granite model?
The cheapest IBM Granite model is Granite 4.0 Micro at $0.13 per 1M tokens (input + output combined).
What is the maximum context length for IBM Granite models?
IBM Granite models support up to 131k context length, allowing you to process large documents and maintain long conversations.
How do I choose between IBM Granite models?
For budget projects, choose the cheapest model. For code generation, prioritize low output price. For complex reasoning, choose models with reasoning capability. Use our scenario guide above.