01.AI API Pricing & Model Comparison
We track 1 01.AI models, with input pricing from $0.14 to $0.14 per million tokens. The line-up's blended rate runs 95% below the catalog average. Below: price, context, speed and value compared across the range.
For cost, 01.AI's cheapest option is Yi-Lightning ($0.14 input / $0.14 output); the quality ceiling is Yi-Lightning at a quality score of 78. On a 50,000-turn-per-month support workload that is $18 versus $18 — the spread inside a single provider is often wider than the spread between providers.
On value (quality score ÷ output price) the pick of the 01.AI range is Yi-Lightning. The largest context window is 16K, offered only by Yi-Lightning, and the fastest output is Yi-Lightning at 200 tok/s. Modalities across the line-up: Text.
Models and pricing
Sorted by blended rate, cheapest first (3:1 input-to-output mix). Follow a model name for full specs and monthly cost estimates.
| Model | Input /1M | Output /1M | Blended /1M | Quality | Context | Speed | Value | Use cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yi-Lightning | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | 78 | 16K | 200 tok/s | 557.1 | ChatbotAffordableFast |
Frequently asked questions
Which 01.AI model is cheapest?
Yi-Lightning, at $0.14 input and $0.14 output per million tokens, with a quality score of 78.
What is 01.AI's flagship model?
By quality score it is Yi-Lightning (78), priced at $0.14 input / $0.14 output with a 16K context window.
Does 01.AI pricing change?
Yes. llmprice.app runs a daily collection job and refreshes these figures, but there can be a lag after a provider re-prices — confirm against 01.AI's official pricing page before committing.
Prices and specs are collected daily by llmprice.app. Confirm against the official pricing page before production use.