ModelCostComparison

by @Lazige · io.github.Lazige/modelcostcomparison

Find AI model pricing, estimate token costs and compare offers. No API key required.

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Category
Developer tools
Connection
Remote (HTTP)
Tools
6 reported
Status
Online

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http modelcostcomparison https://modelcostcomparison.com/api/v1/mcp

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://modelcostcomparison.com/api/v1/mcp

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "modelcostcomparison": {
      "url": "https://modelcostcomparison.com/api/v1/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

6 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.

  • list_modelsUse first when you know a model name or provider but need exact pricing-offer IDs for pricing or calculations. Search recorded labels and API IDs; case, spacing and punctuation variants are accepted. Multiple tariffs are
  • get_model_pricingUse after list_models when you need the rates, tariff identity, sources and freshness of one exact offer, without calculating a workload. Supply the returned model_id. Prices are recorded USD text-token rates; expired or
  • calculate_costUse when you have one exact offer ID and token usage and want its USD text-token subtotal. Discover the ID with list_models first. Total input includes cached input; do not add cached tokens twice. Excludes cache writes,
  • compare_model_costsUse when you already have 2–20 exact offer IDs and want their USD text-token subtotals for the same usage and pricing snapshot. Equal token counts are a comparison assumption, not equivalent tokenization of the same text
  • find_cheapest_modelsUse when you know your token workload but have not selected offers: rank eligible current reviewed offers by USD text-token subtotal and return their exact IDs. Defaults to standard tariffs. Cheapest means within the eli
  • list_providersUse to discover provider IDs and catalogue coverage before filtering model searches. Returns distinct API model counts, offer counts and current supported input/output rate ranges in USD per million tokens. The two rate

Questions

What is the ModelCostComparison MCP server?

Find AI model pricing, estimate token costs and compare offers. No API key required. It is made by @Lazige and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.Lazige/modelcostcomparison. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add ModelCostComparison to Claude?

In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://modelcostcomparison.com/api/v1/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http modelcostcomparison https://modelcostcomparison.com/api/v1/mcp

How do I add ModelCostComparison to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://modelcostcomparison.com/api/v1/mcp.

How do I add ModelCostComparison to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "modelcostcomparison": { "url": "https://modelcostcomparison.com/api/v1/mcp" } } }

Does ModelCostComparison work right now?

Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.

What can ModelCostComparison do?

It gives your AI 6 tools, including list_models, get_model_pricing, calculate_cost, compare_model_costs, find_cheapest_models. The full list is on this page.

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