Optimization & Savings · 4 min · Updated 2026-06-14

Model-tier recommendations

How Tokeven suggests the right model for each task

The 80% rule

Data from real usage shows that 60-70% of API calls can drop one model tier with no quality loss. An Opus call that could run on Sonnet saves 80%.

How recommendations work

Tokeven analyzes your usage patterns to identify:

  • Task complexity — simple tasks (classification, extraction) rarely need top-tier models
  • Response patterns — short, structured responses don't benefit from larger models
  • Historical success — if similar prompts succeeded on cheaper models before

Weekly digest

Every Monday, your digest email includes:

  • Top 3 model-switching opportunities with dollar savings
  • Specific call patterns that could downshift
  • Team-level recommendations

Not a router

Tokeven doesn't route your calls automatically. We show you the data and let you decide. This means you stay in control and learn to make better choices.

Track your real costs

Calculators estimate. The dashboard shows what you actually spend and where you can save.