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PromptSpend vs Chanto

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PromptSpend compared with Chanto
DetailPromptSpend logo PromptSpendChanto logo Chanto
What it doesLLM API cost calculator and comparison tool A fast, lean coding agent for your terminal
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelOpen source Open source
PricingFree Not given
Key features
  • Estimate LLM API costs for 109 models
  • Compare pricing across 16 providers
  • Paste prompt and see cost comparison
  • Free tier information for each model
  • Optional email price alerts
  • Data processed on device, not transmitted
  • Available as native iPhone and Android apps
  • Pricing API available
  • VS Code extension
  • Starts in 13ms and uses only 17MB peak memory
  • Works with any model: local or hosted APIs
  • Reads Claude Code and Codex settings automatically
  • Background runs on separate branches
  • Verifies work by running project checks
  • Undo function to revert changes
  • Sandbox environment for safe command execution
  • Spend limits and usage tracking
  • MCP server support and plugins
  • Scheduled runs
What makes it different
  • Pricing automatically re-checked every morning against tracked sources
  • Completely free with no accounts or ads required
  • Pasted text stays on your device and is never transmitted
  • Open source MIT licensed codebase
  • Covers 109 models from 16 providers in a single comparison
  • Fastest coding agent: 1.5ms CPU per turn vs 4.2-145ms for other agents
  • Lowest memory footprint at 17MB peak vs up to 960MB for competitors
  • Most efficient token usage on real tasks
  • Single 20MB portable binary requiring no installation
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)198
Referring domains (Majestic)481

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