Function/tool definitions are sent with every API call. Each tool ~150-300 tokens. 10 tools = 2-3K extra tokens per request.

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Tool-Use / Function-Call Cost

Schema overhead × call frequency = bill

Number of tools defined

Avg tokens per tool schema

Calls per month

Input price ($/M)

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