[ PLAN SEATS AND MODEL USAGE SEPARATELY ]
School AI cost calculator
Build a monthly estimate without treating usage as a learning forecast.
Calculate the platform estimate
Count students who will have active access during the month and multiply by $20.
Add provider usage
Estimate prompts, input length, and output length for the models the school intends to allow. Apply the provider’s current rates.
Use a pilot to replace assumptions
Set a spending ceiling for a small group, measure actual usage, and update the estimate before expanding access.