Short answerCosts scale with the tokens you send and receive. Shorten instructions, retrieve fewer and tighter passages, choose a cheaper model for simple questions, and cap answer length.
- Trim instructions. They are sent with every message.
- Retrieve less. Send only the top few relevant passages, not whole files.
- Pick the right model. Compare published prices in the cost comparison and test whether a cheaper model passes your tests.
- Cap output. Shorter answers cost less.
- Limit conversation history sent each turn.
- Set provider budgets and alerts.
Work out totals with the calculator. Always rerun your tests after switching models.
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