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step-5-preview Cost Calculator - Empiriolabs

Calculate the cost of using step-5-preview from Empiriolabs for your AI applications

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step-5-preview Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,024,000 tokens

Max: 131,072 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.001000
Output Cost$0.002700
Total Cost$0.003700

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000100 per token
Output: $0.00000270 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Vision
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,024,000
Max Output Tokens131,072

About step-5-preview

step-5-preview is a chat model from Empiriolabs, one of 92 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $2.70 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2625 out of 4195 chat models by cost and cheaper than 36% of models in this category. step-5-preview supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,024K-token context window is in the top 18% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$1.00 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$2.70 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,024,000
Maximum Output Tokens131,072

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,024,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 131,072 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
✓System Messages - Configure model behavior
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How step-5-preview Pricing Compares

At $1.00 per 1M input tokens and $2.70 per 1M output tokens, step-5-preview ranks 2625 out of 4195 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 36% of models in this category.

step-5-preview is one of 92 Empiriolabs chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,024K-token context window places it in the top 18% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs step-5-preview
abliterated-modelAbliteration$1.00$3.000%
abliterated-model-large-flashAbliteration$1.00$2.000%
anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0AWS Bedrock$1.00$5.000%

Alternatives to step-5-preview

Similar chat models from other providers

Abliteration
abliterated-model
$1.00/1M input
0% vs step-5-preview
Abliteration
abliterated-model-large-flash
$1.00/1M input
0% vs step-5-preview
AWS Bedrock
anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0
$1.00/1M input
0% vs step-5-preview
AWS Bedrock
anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001
$1.00/1M input
0% vs step-5-preview
AWS Bedrock
apac.anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0
$1.10/1M input
+10% vs step-5-preview

Frequently Asked Questions

Is step-5-preview cheaper than abliterated-model?

No. step-5-preview costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens while abliterated-model costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens, making abliterated-model 0% more affordable for input. However, step-5-preview may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does step-5-preview pricing compare to the average chat model?

step-5-preview input pricing is $1.00 per 1M tokens, which is 67% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 2625 out of 4195 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 36% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.70 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.88.

What makes step-5-preview different from other Empiriolabs models?

Among Empiriolabs's 92 chat models, step-5-preview ranks 57 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to step-5-preview?

The most comparable chat models to step-5-preview are: abliterated-model from Abliteration ($1.00/1M input tokens); abliterated-model-large-flash from Abliteration ($1.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5@20251001 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M 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 large is step-5-preview's context window?

step-5-preview supports up to 1,024,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 18% of chat models by context window size (rank 702 of 3925). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate step-5-preview costs?

step-5-preview 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 $1.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.70.