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granite-guardian-3-2-2b Cost Calculator - IBM watsonx

Calculate the cost of using granite-guardian-3-2-2b from IBM watsonx for your AI applications

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granite-guardian-3-2-2b Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 8,192 tokens

Max: 8,192 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00010000
Output Cost$0.00010000
Total Cost$0.00020000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001000 per token
Output: $0.0000001000 per token
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Model Specifications

Limits

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

About granite-guardian-3-2-2b

granite-guardian-3-2-2b is a chat model from IBM watsonx, one of 28 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.10 per 1M output tokens, ranking 281 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.10 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.10 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 granite-guardian-3-2-2b Pricing Compares

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.10 per 1M output tokens, granite-guardian-3-2-2b ranks 281 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 85% of models in this category.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs granite-guardian-3-2-2b
gpt-4.1-nanoAzure$0.10$0.400%
gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14Azure$0.10$0.400%
Phi-4Azure$0.13$0.50+25%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is granite-guardian-3-2-2b cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

No. granite-guardian-3-2-2b costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-nano costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, granite-guardian-3-2-2b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does granite-guardian-3-2-2b pricing compare to the average chat model?

granite-guardian-3-2-2b input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 82% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 281 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.10 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes granite-guardian-3-2-2b different from other IBM watsonx models?

Among IBM watsonx's 28 chat models, granite-guardian-3-2-2b ranks 2 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to granite-guardian-3-2-2b?

The most comparable chat models to granite-guardian-3-2-2b are: gpt-4.1-nano from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); Phi-4 from Azure ($0.13/1M input tokens); Phi-4-multimodal-instruct from Azure ($0.08/1M 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 granite-guardian-3-2-2b costs?

granite-guardian-3-2-2b 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 $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.10.