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title: "j2-mid Cost Calculator - AI21"
description: "Calculate the cost of using j2-mid from AI21. Input costs $10.00 and output $10.00 per 1M tokens."
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# j2-mid Cost Calculator - AI21

> Calculate the cost of using j2-mid from AI21. Input costs $10.00 and output $10.00 per 1M tokens.

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## About j2-mid

j2-mid is a completion model from AI21, one of 3 completion models they offer. It is priced at $10.00 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 18 out of 22 completion models by cost and cheaper than 9% of models in this category. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published AI21 pricing for j2-mid.

- **$10.00 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$10.00 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Completion Mode.**
- **8,192 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Tokens.**

## How Pricing Compares

At $10.00 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, j2-mid ranks 18 out of 22 completion models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $1.50 for completion models, and is cheaper than 9% of models in this category.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs j2-mid |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ft:davinci-002 | Text-completion-openai | $12.00 | $12.00 | +20% |
| text-unicorn | Vertex AI | $10.00 | $28.00 | 0% |
| text-unicorn@001 | Vertex AI | $10.00 | $28.00 | 0% |
| gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct-0914 | Azure Text | $1.50 | $2.00 | -85% |
| gpt-35-turbo-instruct | Azure Text | $1.50 | $2.00 | -85% |

## More from AI21

- [j2-ultra ($15.00/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/ai21/model/j2-ultra.md)
- [j2-light ($3.00/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/ai21/model/j2-light.md)

## Related Resources

- [All AI21 pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/ai21.md)

## FAQ

### Is j2-mid cheaper than ft:davinci-002?

Yes. j2-mid costs $10.00 per 1M input tokens compared to ft:davinci-002's $12.00 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are completion models.

### How does j2-mid pricing compare to the average completion model?

j2-mid input pricing is $10.00 per 1M tokens, which is 567% above the median of $1.50 for completion models. It ranks 18 out of 22 completion models by input cost, making it cheaper than 9% of models in this category. For output, it costs $10.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $2.00.

### What makes j2-mid different from other AI21 models?

Among AI21's 3 completion models, j2-mid ranks 2 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to j2-mid?

The most comparable completion models to j2-mid are: ft:davinci-002 from Text-completion-openai ($12.00/1M input tokens); text-unicorn from Vertex AI ($10.00/1M input tokens); text-unicorn@001 from Vertex AI ($10.00/1M input tokens); gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct-0914 from Azure Text ($1.50/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate j2-mid costs?

j2-mid is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $10.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $10.00.

## Related Resources

- [All AI21 pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/ai21.md)
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- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo)
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