How much AI does your budget buy?
The most common question we hear is a budget, not a model name: "I have $ 10 / 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 a month — what should I use?" Each guide below shows exactly how many tokens and how much AI intelligence every provider delivers for that amount, based on live-verified pricing. Punch in any budget in the AI intelligence calculator to go beyond the presets.
Best AI for $10 a month
Which provider gives you the most tokens — and the most intelligence — for $10/month in 2026, plus what each one delivers for that budget.
Best AI for $20 a month
Which provider gives you the most tokens — and the most intelligence — for $20/month in 2026, plus what each one delivers for that budget.
Best AI for $50 a month
Which provider gives you the most tokens — and the most intelligence — for $50/month in 2026, plus what each one delivers for that budget.
Best AI for $100 a month
Which provider gives you the most tokens — and the most intelligence — for $100/month in 2026, plus what each one delivers for that budget.
Best AI for $200 a month
Which provider gives you the most tokens — and the most intelligence — for $200/month in 2026, plus what each one delivers for that budget.
All figures come from the same data behind the AI intelligence calculator, refreshed weekly from the OpenRouter catalog.