[sebzim4500]

>This might be one of the few instances where I'd actually be happier with a usage-based billing model.

Why 'few instances'? I'd always prefer an API to be pay per request. It's my favourite thing about OpenAI (if you ignore the fact that big players can get access to the base model through Azure).

[methodical]

I mean if they hypothetical company X has some tier that is extremely lenient with their limits and would likely end up cheaper than a pay-as-you-go model, I generally prefer going that route. That plus it also gives me some degree of certainty that if something erroneous happens I don't have the potential to end up spending $XXX or more.