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title: "aplomb-1 Cost Calculator - Empiriolabs"
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# aplomb-1 Cost Calculator - Empiriolabs

> Calculate the cost of using aplomb-1 from Empiriolabs. Input costs $0.02 and output $0.0000 per 1M tokens.

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## About aplomb-1

aplomb-1 is a chat model from Empiriolabs, one of 92 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, ranking 32 out of 4195 chat models by cost and cheaper than 99% of models in this category. aplomb-1 supports vision, audio input — one of only 3 chat models with this combination. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 30% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Empiriolabs pricing for aplomb-1.

- **$0.02 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.0000 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,000,000 Max Input Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

aplomb-1 supports: Vision, Audio Input.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.0000 per 1M output tokens, aplomb-1 ranks 32 out of 4195 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 99% of models in this category.

aplomb-1 is one of 92 Empiriolabs chat models, one of only 3 chat models combining audio input, vision. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 30% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs aplomb-1 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Qwen2-VL-7B-Instruct | Nebius | $0.02 | $0.06 | 0% |
| paddleocr-vl | Novita | $0.02 | $0.02 | 0% |
| nex-n2.5-mini | OpenRouter | $0.02 | $0.10 | +25% |
| gpt-5-nano:batch | OpenRouter | $0.02 | $0.20 | +25% |
| google.gemma-4-e2b | Bedrock Mantle | $0.04 | $0.08 | +100% |

## More from Empiriolabs

- [qwen3-7-flash:variant1 ($0.03/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/empiriolabs/model/qwen3-7-flash-variant1.md)
- [qwen3-5-flash:variant1 ($0.03/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/empiriolabs/model/qwen3-5-flash-variant1.md)
- [qwen3-7-flash ($0.03/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/empiriolabs/model/qwen3-7-flash.md)
- [glm-4-6v-flashx ($0.04/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/empiriolabs/model/glm-4-6v-flashx.md)

## Related Resources

- [All Empiriolabs pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/empiriolabs.md)

## FAQ

### Is aplomb-1 cheaper than Qwen2-VL-7B-Instruct?

No. aplomb-1 costs $0.02 per 1M input tokens while Qwen2-VL-7B-Instruct costs $0.02 per 1M input tokens, making Qwen2-VL-7B-Instruct 0% more affordable for input. However, aplomb-1 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does aplomb-1 pricing compare to the average chat model?

aplomb-1 input pricing is $0.02 per 1M tokens, which is 97% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 32 out of 4195 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 99% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.0000 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.88.

### What makes aplomb-1 different from other Empiriolabs models?

Among Empiriolabs's 92 chat models, aplomb-1 ranks 1 by input cost. It is the most affordable Empiriolabs model with audio input support. Its combination of audio input, vision is shared by only 2 other chat models.

### What are the best alternatives to aplomb-1?

The most comparable chat models to aplomb-1 are: Qwen2-VL-7B-Instruct from Nebius ($0.02/1M input tokens); paddleocr-vl from Novita ($0.02/1M input tokens); nex-n2.5-mini from OpenRouter ($0.02/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano:batch from OpenRouter ($0.02/1M 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.

### Is aplomb-1 the cheapest chat model with audio input?

Yes. At $0.02 per 1M input tokens, aplomb-1 is the most affordable chat model that supports audio input. This makes it a strong option for audio input-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters.

### How large is aplomb-1's context window?

aplomb-1 supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 30% of chat models by context window size (rank 1071 of 3925). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate aplomb-1 costs?

aplomb-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 $0.02 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.0000.

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