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How much does content moderation cost?
Compare 14 AI models for content moderation. Prices shown at 10K calls/month with default token counts.
Classification tasks assign labels or categories to input text with minimal output. These are the most token-efficient task type across all major AI providers. Input stays short, and output is typically a single label or confidence score.
What drives content moderation cost
The highest-volume, lowest-per-call task on this list: short input, a label out. Per-call cost is nearly negligible, which means total cost is a function of throughput alone. At moderation volume the difference between tiers is the entire budget, and a fast-tier model handling the clear cases with escalation for the ambiguous ones beats one model handling everything.
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Top picks for content moderation
Best quality
GPT 5.4
88/100 confidence
Best value
GPT 5.6 Luna
91/100 confidence · $16/mo
Monthly estimates assume 500 input / 100 output tokens per call. Use the detailed page for custom calculations.
Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 8 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.
Frequently asked questions
How much does content moderation cost per API call?
The highest-volume, lowest-per-call task on this list: short input, a label out. Per-call cost is nearly negligible, which means total cost is a function of throughput alone. At moderation volume the difference between tiers is the entire budget, and a fast-tier model handling the clear cases with escalation for the ambiguous ones beats one model handling everything. Across the 14 models we track, a typical call uses about 500 input and 100 output tokens.
What is the cheapest model for content moderation?
GPT 5.6 Luna from GPT is the lowest-cost model we track for content moderation, at roughly $16.00 for 10,000 calls per month. It scores 91 out of 100 on this task type.
Which model is best for content moderation?
GPT 5.4 from GPT ranks highest for content moderation, scoring 88 out of 100. Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 8 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.
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