March 2026 saw unprecedented pricing volatility, with 114 out of 483 tracked models changing prices — nearly 24% of all monitored models.
Overall AI API costs dropped 40-70% across major providers. The aggressive pricing from Google (Flash-Lite at $0.25/1M) and Anthropic (Opus 4.5 at $5/1M) has forced the entire market to recalibrate.
However, OpenAI's head of ChatGPT signaled the era of subsidized pricing may be ending as the company burns $14B annually ahead of an IPO. This suggests current prices may not be sustainable long-term.
Track pricing changes in real-time on our models page, and use the cost calculator to optimize your AI spend.