AI CostCalculator
Compare AI API costs across providers - see exactly how much you save with LinkedGrow's BYOK model versus traditional SaaS platforms with built-in AI.
Average cost per LinkedIn post generation
You save 72% with BYOK
$597 saved per year vs Taplio
Monthly Cost Comparison
$19/mo plan + $0.27 AI cost
$39/mo plan + $0.27 AI cost
250 AI credits on Standard plan
Bundled AI, no model choice
No AI generation
Your AI Cost
$0.27
per month
LinkedGrow + AI
$19.27
per month (Starter)
Annual Savings
$597
vs Taplio
How to Calculate Costs
Three simple steps to see exactly what AI content creation will cost you.
Select Your Usage
Use the slider to set how many LinkedIn posts you generate per month. Most active creators publish 20-60 posts monthly.
Pick Your AI Model
Choose from models by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Grok, Perplexity, and more. Each model has different strengths and costs per generation.
See Your Savings
Instantly compare your total cost against Taplio, Supergrow, and AuthoredUp. See exactly how much BYOK saves you per year.
What is BYOK and Why It Saves Money
BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) means you connect your own AI API key instead of paying a platform markup. Here is why that matters.
Zero Markup
You pay AI providers directly at their published rates. LinkedGrow never charges extra for AI usage. No hidden fees, no credit packs, no per-generation costs.
Pay Providers Directly
Connect your own API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Grok, or Perplexity. Your billing relationship is directly with the provider. Full transparency on every cent you spend.
Choose Any Model
Switch between models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Grok, and Perplexity with a single click. Use budget models for drafts and premium models for final posts. Total flexibility.
No Vendor Lock-in
Your API keys work across multiple platforms. If you ever leave LinkedGrow, your keys and AI access stay with you. No wasted credits or lost investment.
AI Provider Comparison
Every provider has strengths. With BYOK you can use all of them and switch anytime.
OpenAI
Models
ChatGPT, o-series, and more
Cost per Post
$0.002 - $0.03/post
Best For
Best overall quality, fast generation, strong reasoning models
Anthropic
Models
Claude Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5
Cost per Post
$0.01 - $0.05/post
Best For
Nuanced writing, excellent at matching tone, great for long-form
Models
Gemini Pro, Flash, and more
Cost per Post
$0.001 - $0.03/post
Best For
Strong reasoning, generous free tier, ultra-cheap Flash models
Grok
Models
Multiple Grok models
Cost per Post
$0.005 - $0.03/post
Best For
Strong reasoning, fast inference, real-time web knowledge
Perplexity
Models
Sonar, Sonar Pro, and research models
Cost per Post
$0.002 - $0.05/post
Best For
Web-connected AI, research-backed content, cited sources
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