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In cache hit scenarios, hit tokens are typically charged at 1/10 of the original price or even lower
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9/7/2026
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UnverifiedCut redundant tokens first, then enable caching: deleted tokens cost nothing, whereas cached tokens still cost a little on every call, and full price is paid when the cache expires.78% similarUnverifiedPrompt Cache refers to a provider caching already-processed identical prefix tokens, where the price of cache-hit tokens is typically only 10%–50% of the normal price.76% similarUnverifiedIn the cache hit mechanism, a lower fee is charged for the cached portion, typically 10–25% of the original price.75% similarUnverifiedMost model vendors charge significantly less for cached input tokens than for regular input, typically 10%–50% of the regular input price.74% similarUnverifiedCache hits reduce the billing rate per request, not the absolute amount of tokens consumed.74% similar
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