Replicate Serverless AI Token Pricing & API Rates
Verified RatesTier 3 DatacenterReal-time verified rates (Updated 2026)
Replicate Serverless AI Token Pricing (5 Models)
| Model | Category | Cold Start | Context | Input ($/1M or Unit) | Output / 1M Tokens | Speed | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLUX.1-schnell | IMAGE | 0s Instant | — | $0.003 / img | — | Stateless API | API Docs |
| Whisper-Large-v3 | AUDIO | 0s Instant | — | $0.0050 / min | — | Stateless API | API Docs |
| SDXL-1.0 | IMAGE | 0s Instant | — | $0.007 / img | — | Stateless API | API Docs |
| FLUX.1-dev | IMAGE | 0s Instant | — | $0.025 / img | — | Stateless API | API Docs |
| DeepSeek-R1 | REASONING | 0s Instant | 128K | $0.60 | $2.40 | 85 tps | API Docs |
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How does serverless token billing work on Replicate?
Replicate meters exact input (prompt) and output (completion) tokens. You only pay for what your application generates. There is zero baseline server provisioning cost or ongoing hourly commitment.
Does Replicate charge for stopped instances or idle storage?
No. Replicate is a purely serverless platform. When your application receives zero traffic, your hourly billing is strictly $0.00. There are no persistent disk fees or stopped instance retention charges.
Are there hidden egress or bandwidth fees?
Egress on Replicate is billed at Free / Included in API Prediction.
What payment methods does Replicate accept?
Replicate accepts standard credit card billing and enterprise invoicing with verified business accounts.