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MAI-Thinking-1 Cost Calculator - Azure

Calculate the cost of using MAI-Thinking-1 from Azure for your AI applications

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MAI-Thinking-1 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 256,000 tokens

Max: 64,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.002000
Output Cost$0.008000
Total Cost$0.010000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000200 per token
Output: $0.00000800 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens256,000
Max Output Tokens64,000
Max Tokens64,000

About MAI-Thinking-1

MAI-Thinking-1 is a chat model from Azure, one of 292 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $8.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2780 out of 3639 chat models by cost and cheaper than 20% of models in this category. MAI-Thinking-1 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 44% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$2.00 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$8.00 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens256,000
Maximum Output Tokens64,000
Maximum Total Tokens64,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 256,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 64,000 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts

How MAI-Thinking-1 Pricing Compares

At $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $8.00 per 1M output tokens, MAI-Thinking-1 ranks 2780 out of 3639 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.58 for chat models, and is cheaper than 20% of models in this category.

MAI-Thinking-1 is one of 292 Azure chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 44% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs MAI-Thinking-1
amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0AWS Bedrock$2.19$17.50+9%
apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0AWS Bedrock$2.19$17.50+9%
eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0AWS Bedrock$2.19$17.50+9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAI-Thinking-1 cheaper than amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0?

Yes. MAI-Thinking-1 costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0's $2.19 per 1M input tokens, making it 9% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

How does MAI-Thinking-1 pricing compare to the average chat model?

MAI-Thinking-1 input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 245% above the median of $0.58 for chat models. It ranks 2780 out of 3639 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 20% of models in this category. For output, it costs $8.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.66.

What makes MAI-Thinking-1 different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 292 chat models, MAI-Thinking-1 ranks 174 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to MAI-Thinking-1?

The most comparable chat models to MAI-Thinking-1 are: amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-pro-preview-20251202-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($2.19/1M 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.

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How do I calculate MAI-Thinking-1 costs?

MAI-Thinking-1 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 $2.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $8.00.