Is OpenAI's Moderation API free?

Yes — the OpenAI Moderation API is currently free. It checks text for harassment, hate speech, violence, and sexual content. Rate limited to 1,000 requests/minute per organization.

When should I use a custom moderation model?

Custom models are needed when: domain-specific language matters (gaming slang, medical terms), false positive rates hurt user experience, or latency requires sub-50ms response times.

What does AWS Rekognition content moderation cost?

AWS Rekognition moderates images at $0.001/image and video at $0.10/minute. For high-volume text moderation, Comprehend Detect Toxic Content costs $0.0001/50 characters.

AI Moderation API Cost Calculator

Calculate AI content moderation API costs. Compare OpenAI Moderation (free), Perspective API, AWS Rekognition, and custom fine-tuned models per million requests.

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$3500

LTV:CAC

11.67

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2.9 mo

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Benchmark: LTV:CAC ≥ 3 is healthy. Payback under 12 months is excellent. Under 1 means you lose money on each customer.

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When should I use a custom moderation model?

What does AWS Rekognition content moderation cost?