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Gradient™ AI Platform

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Inference and Model Playground

Model Options
NameSizeRate
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Input TokensPer Million Tokens
≤200k tokens: $3.00
>200k tokens: $6.00
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Claude Sonnet 4.6 Output TokensPer Million Tokens
≤200k tokens: $15.00
>200k tokens: $22.50
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Claude Sonnet 4.5 Input TokensPer Million Tokens
≤200k tokens: $3.00
>200k tokens: $6.00
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Claude Sonnet 4.5 Output TokensPer Million Tokens
≤200k tokens: $15.00
>200k tokens: $22.50
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Claude Sonnet 4 Input TokensPer Million Tokens
≤200k tokens: $3.00
>200k tokens: $6.00
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Claude Sonnet 4 Output TokensPer Million Tokens
≤200k tokens: $15.00
>200k tokens: $22.50
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Claude Haiku 4.5 Input TokensPer Million Tokens$1.00Get started with Claude Haiku 4.5 Input TokensGet Started with Claude Haiku 4.5 Input Tokens
Claude Haiku 4.5 Output TokensPer Million Tokens$5.00Get started with Claude Haiku 4.5 Output TokensGet Started with Claude Haiku 4.5 Output Tokens
Claude Opus 4.6 Input TokensPer Million Tokens
≤200k tokens: $5.00
>200k tokens: $10.00
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Claude Opus 4.6 Output TokensPer Million Tokens
≤200k tokens: $25.00
>200k tokens: $37.50
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Claude Opus 4.5 Input TokensPer Million Tokens$5.00Get started with Claude Opus 4.5 Input TokensGet Started with Claude Opus 4.5 Input Tokens
Claude Opus 4.5 Output TokensPer Million Tokens$25.00Get started with Claude Opus 4.5 Output TokensGet Started with Claude Opus 4.5 Output Tokens
Claude Opus 4.1 Input TokensPer Million Tokens$15.00Get started with Claude Opus 4.1 Input TokensGet Started with Claude Opus 4.1 Input Tokens
Claude Opus 4.1 Output TokensPer Million Tokens$75.00Get started with Claude Opus 4.1 Output TokensGet Started with Claude Opus 4.1 Output Tokens
Claude Opus 4 Input TokensPer Million Tokens$15.00Get started with Claude Opus 4 Input TokensGet Started with Claude Opus 4 Input Tokens
Claude Opus 4 Output TokensPer Million Tokens$75.00Get started with Claude Opus 4 Output TokensGet Started with Claude Opus 4 Output Tokens

Guardrails

Meta Llama 3.1 is licensed under the Meta Llama 3.1 Community License, Copyright © Meta Platforms, Inc. All Rights Reserved. By purchasing, deploying, accessing, or using this model, you agree to comply with the Meta Llama 3.1 Community License

By purchasing, deploying, accessing, or using Mistral Nemo, you agree to comply with the terms of the Apache 2.0 License

By purchasing, deploying, accessing, or using the Anthropic Claude Sonnet 3.5 model, you agree you are bound to, and will comply with, the Anthropic Terms

Our platform uses NVIDIA Triton as part of our offering. NVIDIA Triton Inference Server is licensed under the Berkeley Software Distribution license. NVIDIA Triton is copyright (c) 20218-2020 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. NVIDIA Triton Inference Server License

Gradient AI Platform specific questions

What is the Gradient AI Platform?

The Gradient AI Platform Platform allows you to quickly build and deploy AI agents powered by advanced, third party Generative AI models without requiring deep machine-learning expertise. It simplifies the creation of context-aware agents using features like Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), function calling, and agent routing, making it easy to integrate AI into your business applications.

Do I need AI/ML expertise to use this platform?

No, the Gradient AI Platform is designed to be accessible to both technical and non-technical users. With intuitive workflows, pre-built components, and simple customization options, you can start building AI agents without needing in-depth AI knowledge.

What types of agents can I create on the Gradient AI Platform?

You can create a wide variety of agents, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and specialized agents for specific tasks like customer support or data retrieval. Agents can be customized with your own knowledge base, fine-tuned models, and various features like agent routing and guardrails.

How do I integrate agents into my existing applications?

You can integrate agents into your applications through simple APIs or by embedding them into websites and customer-facing products via chatbot plugins. This allows you to quickly add AI-driven functionality to your applications without disrupting your existing infrastructure.

What are the available security and compliance features of the Gradient AI Platform?

The Gradient AI Platform leverages DigitalOcean's built-in security features and makes available guardrails to help you deliver safer and more reliable model outputs. It also provides customizable data privacy controls, to better help you meet your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Apple pay requires a Safari browser. For additional payment options, including wire transfer, purchase orders, and ACH, please contact us. Note that when you add a card, we may send a temporary pre-authorization request to the issuing bank. This pre-authorization charge is immediately released by DigitalOcean but may take a few days to clear from your card depending on the bank.

When will my card be charged?

DigitalOcean billing cycles are monthly. Typically, on the first day of each month we invoice and automatically charge your account's primary payment method for the previous month's usage. In some cases, we might charge if your usage exceeds a threshold. You can also login and self pay the balance at any time.

Am I charged when I enter my credit card?

No. Your card is only charged at the end of the billing cycle or upon exceeding a usage threshold. Pre-authorization charge: When you add a card, we may send a preauthorization request to the issuing bank. This is to verify that the card being added has been issued by the bank and that they will authorize any charges in future. These temporary pre-authorizations are typically $1 but can vary in range and are immediately canceled by us. Depending on your bank, it might take a few days for the charge to clear from the card.

Will taxes be included in my monthly invoice?

We're required by law to apply taxes in some countries. Click here to learn whether we collect taxes in your country, what the tax rate is, etc.

How do I destroy my resources?

Check out the docs to learn how to destroy Droplets, Kubernetes clusters, Managed Databases clusters (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Caching), Spaces, Volumes , Firewalls , and Load Balancers.

Can I be notified if my bill exceeds a threshold?

Yes, you can set up billing alerts and we will email you if the monthly spending exceeds an amount you specify.

How does the $5 free credit work?

Your card will be charged only after you have utilized the free credits or after the credit expiration period. For example, if you received a $5 credit for 90 days, then that $5 credit is automatically applied to your account. If you spend $3 in that timeframe, your card will not be charged. If you spend $10, the $5 credit will be fully utilized, and your card will be charged only $5. Since the credit is valid for 90 days, you won't be able to use any remaining credit after the 90-day period expires.

What's the price for the Marketplace 1-Click Apps?

We charge you for the underlying compute on which the 1-Click Apps runs.

How do I remove my card from the account?

To remove a saved payment method, visit the products billing page and click the … menu of the payment method, then click Delete. In the Confirm Delete Card window that opens, click Delete to remove the card. You cannot remove the default payment method on the account.

Can I prepay for my resources?

If you are interested in prepayment for resources, contact our experts.

Can I have a refund?

We do not offer refunds. If there are extenuating circumstances, contact support.

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