What is WhichModel and how does it track AI model pricing?

WhichModel is an open-source tool that scrapes, normalizes, and verifies pricing for 100+ LLMs from 10+ providers every 4 hours. It exposes data via MCP for easy agent queries.

Does AI model pricing really change that often?

Yes—multiple times per week across providers. Models launch, deprecate, rates tweak quietly, catching hardcoded apps off-guard.

Is WhichModel free to use for production agents?

Totally free, MIT licensed. No API keys, just plug the MCP endpoint into your agent config.

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AI Model Pricing Hell: WhichModel Tries to Save Your Wallet

Building with LLMs? You've hardcoded a model, shipped, and bam—prices spike or better deals emerge. WhichModel scrapes it all every 4 hours so you don't get screwed.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Dashboard of WhichModel showing real-time LLM pricing comparisons across providers

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AI model pricing flips weekly, costing teams thousands if ignored. 𝕏
WhichModel tracks 100+ models real-time via MCP—no spreadsheets needed. 𝕏
Price rarely correlates with quality; cheap models handle 80% of tasks. 𝕏

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