Fireworks AI
★ 5/5 · Inference Platform
Fireworks AI is a high-speed inference platform optimized for production open-model serving.
Pros
- Pay-per-token pricing (no seat licenses or monthly minimums)
- cached input tokens cost 50% less
- batch inference discounted to 50% of standard rates
- on-demand GPU options ($2.90/hr A100, $6/hr H100)
- fine-tuning at $0.50-$2/M tokens
Cons
- Token pricing varies by model size (8B vs 70B creates 4.5x cost difference)
- on-demand GPU pricing doesn't include storage or data transfer costs
- smallest free tier ($1 credit) is minimal for testing large models
Cost
Pay-per-token: $0.10-$0.90 per 1M tokens depending on model; $1 free starter credit; on-demand GPU from $2.90/hr
Verdict
Best for production AI apps and researchers needing flexible, transparent token-based pricing with no commitment.
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