Pay only for what you use
No monthly fees. No minimums. Buy in dollar packages, spend on any AI model. Bigger packages get better rates.
Start free
Every new account gets a free starting balance. No credit card required.
One-time purchase. Balance never expires.
- Real dollar balances, not abstract credits
- Larger packages get better rates
- Balance works across all Quota apps
- Balance never expires
- Developers earn 100% of their markup
Cost per model
Costs are deducted based on token usage. Here are approximate costs per 1K tokens:
| Model | Input (1K tokens) | Output (1K tokens) |
|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o | ~$0.005 | ~$0.015 |
| GPT-4o-mini | ~$0.0003 | ~$0.001 |
| Claude Sonnet 4.5 | ~$0.003 | ~$0.015 |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | ~$0.001 | ~$0.005 |
| GPT-5 | ~$0.002 | ~$0.012 |
| GPT-5-mini | ~$0.0003 | ~$0.001 |
| Gemini 3 Flash | ~$0.0005 | ~$0.003 |
Developer markup
Developers set a markup percentage on their app. Users pay the base cost plus the developer's markup. Developers keep 100% of their markup with no platform fee. For example, with a 20% markup on a $0.03 request, the user pays $0.036 and the developer earns $0.006.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a subscription?
No. These are one-time credit purchases. Your balance never expires. Buy more anytime.
Is there a free tier?
Yes! Every new account starts with a free balance. No credit card required to get started.
How does Quota make money?
Quota takes a small margin on credit purchases (shown in each tier). Developers keep 100% of any markup they set on top.
What happens when my balance runs out?
API requests will return an error. Your users can purchase more credits instantly via Stripe checkout.
Can I try it before paying?
Absolutely. Sign up for free, get your API key, and make your first AI request in under 5 minutes.