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AI Token Counter

Count tokens for GPT-4o, Claude, and Gemini models instantly.

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How to Use the AI Token Counter

  1. Paste or type your text into the input area.
  2. Click Count Tokens.
  3. Read the per-model breakdown in the results table below.

What It Does

The AI Token Counter runs entirely in your browser. GPT-4o token counts use the cl100k_base BPE encoder via the gpt-tokenizer library loaded on demand - no data is sent to any server. Claude and Gemini estimates use a character-based formula (chars divided by 3.5) that is accurate to within roughly 10% for English text. Use this tool to check prompt length before hitting API limits or to estimate API costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are tokens counted for GPT-4o?

GPT-4o uses the cl100k_base BPE encoding. This tool runs the same encoder client-side via gpt-tokenizer, so the count matches what OpenAI's API reports.

Why are Claude and Gemini counts approximate?

Anthropic and Google do not publish client-side tokenizer packages. The tool uses a character-based estimate (chars / 3.5 for English) which is within roughly 10% for typical prose. For precise counts use the provider's API.

Is my text sent to any server?

No. All tokenization runs in the browser tab. There is no fetch call.

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