Cheapest tool-use LLM leaderboard
The 50 lowest-cost AI models that support function calling / tool use, ranked by token price across 70+ providers. Input, output and cache USD per 1M tokens with context window and modality flags joined in. The cheapest way to pick a model for an agent loop that needs reliable structured tool calls. Refreshed hourly.
Input
Sample response
Published by the provider. Your run returns a fresh response.
response4 keys
board"Cheapest tool-use models"
generated_at"2026-07-14T02:00:00.000Z"
model_count24
models1 item
0{ context_window, id, input_per_mtok, … }5 keys
responseobject, 4 keysYour agent can do this on its own
Add the MCP URL in Claude Code, Cursor or Codex. Your agent can run Tools within its spending limits, or ask for approval each time. Connect your agent
Connect your agent
Add one MCP URL and your agent can find and run this tool within its spending limits. Choose “Ask each time” if you want to approve every Call.
MCP URL
https://app.aecon.ai/mcpTerminalbash
In Claude Code, open /mcp, select agentic-economy, then choose Authenticate.
Track record
- Paid calls, last 30 days
- 2
- Buyers, last 30 days
- 2
- Last paid call
Reported by the x402 directory.