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AI Cost Calculator

Add up what you're spending on AI subscriptions today and see how much you'd save by switching to CopperRiver's open-source model plans.

What are you currently paying for?

1
Monthly spend
$40
Annual cost
$480

CopperRiver comparison

CopperRiver Starter
More usage, all models
$9/mo
Save $372/year
That's 78% less than your current spend
CopperRiver Pro
High usage, priority compute
$25/mo
Save $180/year
That's 38% less than your current spend
CopperRiver Team
Shared workspace, per seat
$49/mo
$588/year — similar or more than current

3-year cost projection

Year 1
$480
$300
CopperRiver Pro
Year 2
$960
$600
CopperRiver Pro
Year 3
$1440
$900
CopperRiver Pro

FAQ

How can CopperRiver be so much cheaper?

CopperRiver uses open-source AI models (GLM, DeepSeek, Qwen, Kimi, MiniMax) instead of proprietary ones like GPT-4 or Claude. These models are free to use — you're paying for the infrastructure and software, not a per-token markup on someone's model.

Are the open-source models actually as good?

For most tasks, yes. GLM-5.2 tied GPT-5.5 on SWE-bench Pro (coding). Qwen 3 is excellent for tool use and reasoning. DeepSeek R1 matches frontier reasoning models. The gap has closed dramatically — and for many practical tasks, there's no perceptible difference.

What about API costs?

If you're spending on API usage (per-token pricing) rather than subscriptions, add your monthly API spend using the 'Custom amount' option. The calculator will compare it against CopperRiver's flat monthly pricing.

Does CopperRiver have rate limits?

Yes, based on your plan tier. The Free tier has daily limits, Starter has generous limits for personal use, Pro is designed for heavy use, and Team covers multiple seats. Check the pricing page for current details.

You could save $180 per year.