Pricing

BlockRun uses pay-per-request pricing with no subscriptions or prepaid credits.

How Pricing Works

1. Per-token billing - Pay based on actual usage
2. Input + Output - Separate rates for prompts and responses
3. No minimums - Start with any amount of USDC
4. No markup - We pass through provider rates

Current Rates

Prices are per 1 million tokens.

OpenAI Models

Anthropic Models

Google Models

Other Models

Example Costs

Simple Chat

Model: GPT-4o Mini
Input: 100 tokens (~75 words)
Output: 200 tokens (~150 words)

Cost: (100 × $0.00000015) + (200 × $0.0000006)
    = $0.000015 + $0.00012
    = $0.000135 (~$0.0001)

Complex Analysis

Model: Claude Opus 4
Input: 10,000 tokens (long document)
Output: 2,000 tokens (detailed analysis)

Cost: (10000 × $0.000015) + (2000 × $0.000075)
    = $0.15 + $0.15
    = $0.30

Code Generation

Model: GPT-4o
Input: 500 tokens (problem description)
Output: 1,000 tokens (code solution)

Cost: (500 × $0.0000025) + (1000 × $0.00001)
    = $0.00125 + $0.01
    = $0.01125 (~$0.01)

Minimum Payment

The minimum payment per request is $0.001 (one-tenth of a cent).

For very short requests, you'll pay the minimum regardless of actual token usage.

Payment Currency

All payments are in USDC (USD Coin). USDC is:

• Pegged 1:1 to USD
• Available on multiple chains
• Instant settlement

Supported Networks

No Hidden Fees

• No subscription fees
• No platform fees
• No withdrawal fees
• No minimum balance

You only pay for what you use.

Getting USDC

1. Centralized Exchange - Buy on Coinbase, Binance, etc.
2. DEX - Swap on Uniswap, Aerodrome
3. Bridge - Bridge from other chains

Ensure your USDC is on a supported network (Base).

Cost Optimization

Choose the Right Model

Optimize Prompts

• Be concise in system prompts
• Avoid unnecessary context
• Use max_tokens to limit output

Monitor Usage

Track your spending by monitoring your wallet's USDC transfers.