Pricing
Ant Ling uses pay-as-you-go pricing based on actual token consumption, with no minimum spending requirements. It caters to diverse needs from individual developers to large enterprises.
Limited-Time Benefits:
- Each account receives 500,000 free tokens daily, shared between input and output. The quota refreshes daily, and unused tokens do not carry over.
- From now until May 15, 2026, the Ring-2.6-1T model is free to use on OpenRouter . Note: Ring-2.6-1T is not yet available in the API Console and is currently offered for early access through OpenRouter .
Ling Series
The Ling series consists of general-purpose large language models covering mainstream application scenarios such as conversation, text generation, code generation, and content understanding. It offers both flagship and cost-effective versions for flexible selection.
| Model | Positioning | Input Price (per million tokens) | Output Price (per million tokens) | Context Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ling-2.6-1T | Latest flagship version | ¥2.00 | ¥16.00 | 1M |
| Ling-2.6-flash | Cost-effective version | ¥0.60 | ¥1.80 | 256K |
Ring Series
The Ring series consists of deep reasoning large language models, specifically optimized for cognitive-intensive tasks such as complex logical reasoning, mathematical competition problem solving, and high-difficulty code generation.
| Model | Input Price (per million tokens) | Output Price (per million tokens) | Context Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring-2.5-1T | ¥4.00 | ¥8.00 | 128K |
Billing Details
Token Calculation Rules
- Input Tokens: Include user messages, system prompts, and context history
- Output Tokens: Content generated by the model in response
- Token count is calculated based on text encoding length. Typically, 1 Chinese character ≈ 2 tokens, 1 English word ≈ 1.3 tokens
Billing Cycle
- Settled daily, with bills automatically generated at midnight each day for the previous day
- Supports both prepaid and postpaid modes
- Prepaid accounts enjoy tiered discount benefits
Account Management
- Service Activation: Since service calls automatically deduct from your wallet balance, you need to complete Alipay account binding and activate the Ling model service before first use. You can click Activate on the API Console and scan the QR code with your main account’s Alipay app to complete authorization.
- Balance Inquiry: You can click the “Recharge” button on the API console to jump to Alipay Mini Program Cloud to complete the recharge. After recharging, return and refresh the page to see the latest balance.
- Details Viewing: If you need to view billing details or issue invoices, you can go to Alipay Mini Program Cloud to complete the corresponding operations. For detailed instructions, please refer to: Alipay Mini Program Cloud - Fund Management .
Special Note: Currently, only personal Alipay accounts are supported for recharge and payment. Enterprise Alipay accounts are not supported, and enterprise invoices cannot be issued.
FAQ
Q: How to view usage statistics and billing details?
A: After logging into the console, go to the Billing Center page to view complete usage statistics and historical bills.
Q: What happens after the free quota is exhausted?
A: After the free quota is exhausted, if a payment method is bound, the system will automatically switch to pay-as-you-go; if no payment method is bound, API calls will be suspended until binding is completed or the free quota is restored the next day.
Q: Is invoice issuance supported?
A: Yes. Enterprise users can apply for invoices on the Invoice Management page.
Q: Will prices be adjusted?
A: We will continue to optimize model performance and operational efficiency. If prices are adjusted, users will be notified 30 days in advance via site messages and email.