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j2-ultra Cost Calculator - AI21

Calculate the cost of using j2-ultra from AI21 for your AI applications

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j2-ultra Cost Calculator

Mode: Completion

Max: 8,192 tokens

Max: 8,192 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.015000
Output Cost$0.015000
Total Cost$0.030000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00001500 per token
Output: $0.00001500 per token
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Model Specifications

Limits

Max Input Tokens8,192
Max Output Tokens8,192
Max Tokens8,192

About j2-ultra

j2-ultra is a completion model from AI21, one of 3 completion models they offer. It is priced at $15.00 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 22 out of 22 completion models by cost and cheaper than 0% of models in this category. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$15.00 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$15.00 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens8,192
Maximum Output Tokens8,192
Maximum Total Tokens8,192

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 8,192 input tokens. The maximum output length is 8,192 tokens.

How j2-ultra Pricing Compares

At $15.00 per 1M input tokens and $15.00 per 1M output tokens, j2-ultra ranks 22 out of 22 completion models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $1.50 for completion models, and is cheaper than 0% of models in this category.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs j2-ultra
ft:davinci-002Text-completion-openai$12.00$12.00-20%
text-unicornVertex AI$10.00$28.00-33%
text-unicorn@001Vertex AI$10.00$28.00-33%

Alternatives to j2-ultra

Similar completion models from other providers

Text-completion-openai
ft:davinci-002
$12.00/1M input
-20% vs j2-ultra
Vertex AI
text-unicorn
$10.00/1M input
-33% vs j2-ultra
Vertex AI
text-unicorn@001
$10.00/1M input
-33% vs j2-ultra
Azure Text
gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct-0914
$1.50/1M input
-90% vs j2-ultra
Azure Text
gpt-35-turbo-instruct
$1.50/1M input
-90% vs j2-ultra

Frequently Asked Questions

Is j2-ultra cheaper than ft:davinci-002?

No. j2-ultra costs $15.00 per 1M input tokens while ft:davinci-002 costs $12.00 per 1M input tokens, making ft:davinci-002 20% more affordable for input. However, j2-ultra may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does j2-ultra pricing compare to the average completion model?

j2-ultra input pricing is $15.00 per 1M tokens, which is 900% above the median of $1.50 for completion models. It ranks 22 out of 22 completion models by input cost, making it cheaper than 0% of models in this category. For output, it costs $15.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $2.00.

What makes j2-ultra different from other AI21 models?

Among AI21's 3 completion models, j2-ultra ranks 3 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to j2-ultra?

The most comparable completion models to j2-ultra are: ft:davinci-002 from Text-completion-openai ($12.00/1M input tokens); text-unicorn from Vertex AI ($10.00/1M input tokens); text-unicorn@001 from Vertex AI ($10.00/1M input tokens); gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct-0914 from Azure Text ($1.50/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

How do I calculate j2-ultra costs?

j2-ultra is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $15.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $15.00.