Why Most LLM Cost Claims Are Wrong
May 2026
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Most LLM cost optimization vendors throw around "100×" or "200×" savings numbers. But when you ask for floor cases
— the minimum savings on hard, unique queries — they go quiet. That’s because impressive averages hide the reality:
some workloads save less than others, and honest vendors should say so.
Fivo publishes measured ranges: 5–20× across 745K+ real API calls tested on 24 workload-model combinations.
Floor cases (unique, one-shot queries) typically see ~3–6×. High-repetition workloads see the top of the range.
Quality is preserved within ±10% on the majority of tests. The specific optimization techniques are proprietary
and not publicly disclosed — methodology is available under NDA.
Integration takes one URL change — about 5 minutes. Point your SDK or HTTP client to your Fivo endpoint.
No code changes, no SDK migration, no infrastructure rework. Cancel in 30 seconds by reverting the URL.
Pricing: you pay a percentage of measured savings only. Growth (25%), Scale (20%), Enterprise (~15%).
Community BYOK is free for qualifying teams under $10K/mo. If savings drop below 2×, that month is free.
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