Step 5 Preview API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Step 5 Preview channel is OpenRouter: $1 input / $2.7 output per 1M tokens (blended $1.43). Context 1M.
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Context: 1M · Max output: 64K · Modalities: text, image, video · Listed: 2026-10-08
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter $1 / $2.7 | $1.43 | $1 | $2.7 | $0.1 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: StepFun | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use Step 5 Preview in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
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Rankings: Cheapest LLM APIs · LLM APIs usable from mainland China · All StepFun models
Price history
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Step 5 Preview listed · $1 / $2.7 (Hand-added at 2026-10-17 01:59 UTC; added to the catalog for automatic fetching at 03:47 UTC)
FAQ
How much does the Step 5 Preview API cost?
Cheapest channel (OpenRouter): $1 input / $2.7 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Step 5 Preview from China?
OpenRouter: direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Step 5 Preview free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Step 5 Preview's context window?
1M tokens