💰 APS Token Cost Estimator
Calculate monthly APS token costs for Model Derivative and Design Automation operations
⚠️ Pricing Notice
APS token pricing changed from $1 to $3/token in 2022, catching many developers off guard. This calculator uses current pricing but always verify with Autodesk's official pricing page.
💡 RAPS CLI Alternative
Instead of manual calculation, use RAPS CLI:
raps usage estimate --translations 100 --da-hours 10
raps cost forecast --monthly
📋 Current APS Pricing (2026)
| Operation | Token Cost | USD Cost (per operation) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Derivative - Revit/Navisworks | 1.5 tokens | $4.50 | Complex BIM files |
| Model Derivative - Other formats | 0.5 tokens | $1.50 | DWG, STEP, etc. |
| Design Automation - per hour | 6 tokens | $18.00 | CAD engine runtime |
| Viewer Sessions | 0 tokens | Free | No cost for viewing |
| Data Management API | 0 tokens | Free | File upload/download |
| Object Storage Service | 0 tokens | Free | Storage limits apply |
Token Price: $3.00 USD per token (as of 2026)
🧮 Monthly Usage Calculator
💵 Monthly Cost Breakdown
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Revit/Navisworks
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Other CAD Files
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Design Automation
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Total Tokens
Total Monthly Cost
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Annual Cost: $0.00
📊 Free Tier vs Paid Tier Comparison
| Feature | Free Tier | Paid Tier | Your Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Derivative Credits | 100 per month | Unlimited (pay per use) | 0 |
| Design Automation | 25 hours per month | Unlimited (pay per use) | 0 hours |
| Data Storage (OSS) | 1GB | Unlimited (separate pricing) | - |
| Support | Community Forums | Priority Support | - |
💡 Cost Optimization Tips
- Batch Processing: Use RAPS CLI's batch operations to optimize API calls
- Format Selection: Only translate to formats you actually need
- Caching: Store translated derivatives to avoid re-translation
- Free Tier First: Use free tier for development and testing
- Monitor Usage: Track token consumption with
raps usage report - Design Automation: Optimize scripts to reduce processing time
- File Optimization: Smaller source files = faster translation = lower DA costs