Upstage

Upstage API Pricing

2 paid models ยท Price range: $0.15 - $0.15 /1M

About Upstage

Upstage provides AI models through their API. Compare pricing and find the best model for your needs.

2
Total Models
$0.15
Lowest Input
131k
Max Context
3
Capabilities

Pricing Features

  • Pay-per-token billing
  • Prompt Caching (discounted)

๐Ÿ“Š Upstage Model Comparison

Compare all models side by side. Sorted by total price (input + output).

Model Tier Input /1M Output /1M Total /1M Context Best For
Solar Pro 3 Standard $0.15 $0.60 $0.75 131k Complex reasoning, math
Solar Pro 3 Standard $0.15 $0.60 $0.75 131k Complex reasoning, math

๐ŸŽฏ Which Upstage Model Should You Choose?

Quick recommendations based on your use case.

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Lowest Cost

Best value for budget-conscious projects.

Solar Pro 3
$0.75 total
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Chat / Customer Service

High volume, short responses.

Solar Pro 3
$0.75 total
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Complex Reasoning

Math, logic, multi-step problems.

Solar Pro 3
$0.75 total
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Long Documents

Process large files and contexts.

Solar Pro 3
131k context

๐Ÿ’ฐ Upstage Monthly Cost Examples

Estimated monthly costs for common use cases.

Use Case Monthly Usage Solar Pro 3
(Budget)
Customer Service Bot
1000 conversations/day
500k input
200k output
$0.20/mo
Code Assistant
200 requests/day
1.0M input
500k output
$0.45/mo
Data Analysis
500 analyses/day
2.0M input
300k output
$0.48/mo

โš”๏ธ Upstage vs Competitors

How does {brand} compare to other major AI providers?

Brand Model Input /1M Output /1M Total /1M Context vs {brand}
Upstage Upstage Solar Pro 3 Current $0.15 $0.60 $0.75 131k โ€”
OpenAI OpenAI Codex Mini $1.50 $6.00 $7.50 200k 900% more
OpenAI OpenAI GPT-5.2 Pro $21.00 $168.00 $189.00 400k 25100% more
OpenAI OpenAI GPT-5.2 $1.75 $14.00 $15.75 400k 2000% more
OpenAI OpenAI GPT-5.2 $1.75 $14.00 $15.75 400k 2000% more
OpenAI OpenAI GPT-5.1-Codex-Max $1.25 $10.00 $11.25 400k 1400% more
OpenAI OpenAI GPT-5.1-Codex-Max $1.25 $10.00 $11.25 400k 1400% more

All Models

Model Input /1M Output /1M Context Capabilities Actions
Solar Pro 3 Cheapest $0.15 $0.60 131k
chatreasoningtool_use
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Solar Pro 3 Cheapest $0.15 $0.60 131k
chatreasoningtool_use
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โ“ Upstage Pricing FAQ

What is the cheapest Upstage model?

The cheapest Upstage model is Solar Pro 3 at $0.75 per 1M tokens (input + output combined).

What is the maximum context length for Upstage models?

Upstage models support up to 131k context length, allowing you to process large documents and maintain long conversations.

How do I choose between Upstage 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.

Does Upstage support prompt caching?

Yes, Upstage supports prompt caching which can significantly reduce costs for repeated prompts. Check individual model pages for caching prices.