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What are the benefits of token based pricing?

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Token-based pricing means you're charged based on the number of tokens your application processes through the API. A token represents a small chunk of text or audio. Every time you upload a recording, send a prompt, or receive a response, Corti consumes tokens.

  • Input tokens: Audio or text you send to Corti

  • Output tokens: Text Corti generates in response

  • Audio output: Coming soon

Instead of paying for users or flat monthly licenses, you’re paying for the actual AI work being performed — a model that makes more sense for intelligent, compute-driven workloads.

The Benefits of Token-Based Pricing at Corti

In healthcare, trust, transparency, and value matter — and pricing should reflect that. At Corti, we use token-based pricing because it aligns cost with real usage, empowers innovation, and gives you the flexibility to build without constraints.

Whether you're building ambient documentation tools, dictation workflows, or medical coding automation, tokens are the foundation for how you pay — giving you flexibility and control as you grow.

Why Token Pricing Makes Sense for AI

AI is not like traditional software. With every API call, you’re generating real-time computational effort. Token-based pricing captures this reality while giving you control and transparency.

Here’s why it works:

1. Fairness: Pay for What You Use

No more overpaying for unused seats. With token pricing, costs scale with usage — whether you're testing a workflow or supporting thousands of clinicians.

You only pay for the value you receive, based on actual model activity.

2. Scalability: Built to Grow With You

Start small. Build fast. Scale confidently.

Token pricing makes it easy to:

  • Launch a prototype or pilot

  • Expand to new endpoints and workflows

  • Handle bursts in traffic without renegotiating your contract

Your pricing structure stays consistent, even as your use cases multiply.

3. Flexibility: One Contract, Infinite Use Cases

With Corti, tokens work across all endpoints and workflows. That means no product tiers or pricing gates.

Use the same token balance to power various workflows.

4. Transparency: Know Exactly What You’re Using

Every Corti customer gets a real-time billing dashboard. You can see:

  • Token usage by endpoint and type

  • Daily and monthly usage patterns

  • Forecasted costs and historical trends

There are no hidden charges or unclear line items — just a clean record of how your AI investment is performing.

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