OpenAI Cost Tracker & Budget Alerts

Track OpenAI API costs by model and request with real-time budget alerts and cost optimization recommendations. Free alternative to Datadog CCM ($299/mo).

Features

• Real-time Cost Tracking: Track costs per model, request, and time period
• Budget Alerts: Set daily, weekly, and monthly spending limits with threshold alerts
• Cost Optimization: Get AI-powered recommendations to reduce spending
• Detailed Reports: Analyze spending trends, top cost drivers, and usage patterns
• Multiple Export Formats: Export data in JSON, CSV, Excel, or PDF

Operations

trackUsage

Track individual OpenAI API usage and calculate costs automatically.

getReport

Generate comprehensive cost reports with filtering by model, user, and time period.

setAlerts

Configure budget alerts with custom thresholds and notification channels.

optimizeCosts

Analyze usage patterns and get actionable cost reduction recommendations.

exportData

Export usage history and cost data in multiple formats.

Target Use Cases

• Cost Management: Track and control OpenAI API spending
• Budget Planning: Set budgets and receive proactive alerts
• Cost Optimization: Identify savings opportunities across models
• Compliance: Maintain detailed audit trails of API usage

Pricing

• Free forever on Apify (pay only for platform usage)
• Competes with: Datadog CCM ($299/mo), Metronome ($199/mo)
• Target MAU: 1,000 users

Example Usage

{
  "operation": "trackUsage",
  "usageData": {
    "model": "gpt-4",
    "promptTokens": 150,
    "completionTokens": 300,
    "totalTokens": 450,
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z"
  }
}

License

MIT