Save 85% on AI Coding Costs
Use Claude Code the smart way — master token optimization and choose the most cost-effective plan
How Token Pricing Works
Understanding tokens is the first step to optimizing costs
| seo_cost.pricing_model | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Context Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 4 | $15 / 1M | $75 / 1M | 200K |
| Claude Sonnet 4 | $3 / 1M | $15 / 1M | 200K |
| Claude Haiku 3.5 | $0.80 / 1M | $4 / 1M | 200K |
5 Money-Saving Tips
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/compact to Compress Context
Use /compact during long conversations — Claude summarizes history, dramatically reducing context tokens sent with each message
Use /clear Promptly
Clear context with /clear after completing a task — start fresh without carrying irrelevant history
Keep CLAUDE.md Lean
CLAUDE.md content is sent every conversation. Keep it under 500 lines, remove outdated info, prioritize essentials
Choose the Right Model
Sonnet for simple tasks (fast & cheap), Opus for complex work (powerful but costly). Switch anytime with --model or /model
Batch with /batch
Process multiple files at once with /batch to avoid repeated context overhead from separate conversations
QCode.cc vs Direct API
Cost comparison: QCode.cc API relay vs direct Anthropic API connection
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|---|---|---|
| seo_cost.compare_pricing | seo_cost.compare_pricing_qcode | seo_cost.compare_pricing_direct |
| seo_cost.compare_billing | seo_cost.compare_billing_qcode | seo_cost.compare_billing_direct |
| seo_cost.compare_payment | seo_cost.compare_payment_qcode | seo_cost.compare_payment_direct |
| seo_cost.compare_latency | seo_cost.compare_latency_qcode | seo_cost.compare_latency_direct |
| seo_cost.compare_support | seo_cost.compare_support_qcode | seo_cost.compare_support_direct |
Model Selection Strategy
Choosing the right model for each scenario is the most effective cost-saving approach
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Monitor Your Usage
QCode.cc Dashboard provides real-time token consumption monitoring
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Enterprise Cost Control
QCode.cc provides comprehensive cost management tools for teams
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