Show HN: TokenAdvisor – paste a prompt, see what to cut to lower your LLM bill

Category: devtools

Tags: llm, token-counting, cost-optimization

Score: 5.3/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 5, Documentation: 6, Utility: 6)

TokenAdvisor is a free tool that analyzes LLM prompts to show token usage and cost across different providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google), helping developers identify wasteful patterns and reduce expenses. It uses official token counting APIs for accuracy and provides actionable savings estimates, filling a practical niche for cost-conscious AI users.

Target audience: backend devs

Repository: https://tokenadvisor.dev/

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