> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.licensemeter.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.licensemeter.com/ai-costs.md).

# AI API costs

Track daily OpenAI and Anthropic API spending separately from subscription seats.

Open **AI costs** for daily spending from connected OpenAI and Anthropic API organizations. Connect these providers individually from **Connectors**.

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## API costs and subscription seats

| Cost type                  | Source                     | Price basis                          |
| -------------------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| OpenAI API                 | OpenAI Admin API key       | Provider-reported daily costs in USD |
| Claude API                 | Anthropic Admin API key    | Provider-reported daily costs in USD |
| ChatGPT subscription seats | Imported workspace members | Your per-seat price book             |
| Claude subscription seats  | Imported workspace members | Your per-seat price book             |

API costs stay in USD and are not converted to the workspace's license currency. The connector does not read prompts or responses. Console membership is checked separately from usage costs.

## Read the chart

Check the date range, provider split and latest sync. The initial OpenAI sync requests up to 180 days of history; Anthropic requests around 90 days, subject to available provider data. Very recent provider reporting can lag current use.

Sample AI pages are labeled **Sample data** and **No live connection**. They are for learning the interface and do not indicate that a key has been connected. Sample CSV downloads contain illustrative figures.

If live costs are missing, confirm that you supplied an organization admin key, not a regular model-inference key, then inspect the provider's connector status and sync history.

Setup guides: [OpenAI](/connectors/openai.md) and [Anthropic](/connectors/anthropic.md).


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