Model and output configuration
Resolution, quality, and rendering mode can select different billing policies. The calculator only offers combinations present in HiAPI's current configuration.
Current HiAPI rates
AI Image Generation Cost Calculator
Estimate cost per generation and monthly API spend using current HiAPI model rates.
Prices come from HiAPI's current public billing configuration.
Build your monthly estimate
Choose a model and one of its supported billing configurations. No sign-in required.
What changes AI image API cost?
Image generation pricing is rarely one universal number. These factors explain how the estimate is calculated.
Generation volume
Use the number of API-generated images you expect each month. Include iterations and retries in that number when planning a production budget.
Final billing context
The submitted request and your active account group determine the final charge shown in HiAPI usage logs.
AI image API cost example
$0.030 × 1,000 = $30.00 / month
$30.00 × 12 = $360.00 / year
AI image API cost calculator FAQ
How much does an AI image generation API cost per image?
The cost varies by model and output configuration. Select a model above to see its current HiAPI cost per generation and the resulting monthly estimate.
Does this calculator use official provider prices?
It uses current HiAPI public billing rates for models available through HiAPI. It does not claim to reproduce every provider's direct official price.
Why can resolution or quality change the price?
Some image models have separate billing policies for resolution, quality, rendering speed, or combinations of those settings. The available configuration list follows each model's current HiAPI pricing rules.
How do I calculate monthly AI image generation cost?
Multiply the selected cost per generation by the total number of images the API will generate that month. Include iterations and retries for a more realistic budget.
Is the estimate the same as my final bill?
It is a planning estimate. Your final charge is determined by the submitted request, active account group, and the usage recorded in HiAPI logs.