Groq API Pricing
Groq API pricing for all 5 models, updated August 2026. Compare input and output token costs per 1M tokens across the full Groq model range.
Cheapest model: Llama 3.1 8B Instant (Groq) at $0.05/1M input tokens
Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Est. Input Cost | Est. Output Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Llama 3.1 8B Instant (Groq)128,000 ctx | Groq | $0.05 | $0.08 | $0.0500 | $0.0800 |
gpt-oss-20b (Groq)128,000 ctx | Groq | $0.07 | $0.30 | $0.0750 | $0.3000 |
gpt-oss-120b (Groq)128,000 ctx | Groq | $0.15 | $0.60 | $0.1500 | $0.6000 |
Llama 3.3 70B Versatile (Groq)128,000 ctx | Groq | $0.59 | $0.79 | $0.5900 | $0.7900 |
Qwen 3.6 27B (Groq)131,000 ctx | Groq | $0.60 | $3.00 | $0.6000 | $3.0000 |
About Groq API Pricing
Groq offers 5 API models tracked on UsagePricing. All prices shown are standard pay-as-you-go rates per 1 million tokens — input tokens (your prompt) and output tokens (the model's response) are billed separately. Prices are reviewed daily and reflect the latest published rates from Groq.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Groq API cost? ▼
Groq offers 5 API models. Pricing starts from $0.05 per 1M input tokens as of August 2026. Compare all Groq models on this page.
What is the cheapest Groq model? ▼
As of August 2026, the cheapest Groq model by input price is Llama 3.1 8B Instant (Groq) at $0.05 per 1M input tokens.
How do I calculate my Groq API costs? ▼
Use the free Groq pricing calculator on UsagePricing.com. Enter your expected monthly token volume and the calculator estimates your total API spend based on current Groq rates.