Does this send my data anywhere?

No. All calculations run entirely in your browser.

How is break-even calculated?

Break-even is the number of months required for cumulative profit to cover the initial monthly hosting cost.

Can I adjust the tier distribution?

Yes. Use the free tier percentage and individual tier pricing fields to model different scenarios.

What is an MCP server?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. MCP servers provide tools and context to AI models via a standardized protocol.

MCP Server Pricing Calculator

Plan your MCP server pricing strategy with a deterministic browser-local calculator. Enter your expected monthly active users, average request volume per user, and token consumption per request. Adjust hosting costs, profit margin targets, and tier pricing to model different go-to-market scenarios. The calculator projects usage-based cost-per-token, subscription tier revenue, monthly and annual profit, and break-even timelines entirely in your browser.

Hosting cost and usage pricing analysis

Start by entering your monthly hosting cost and expected workload. The calculator computes a cost-per-million-tokens based on your projected token volume and adds your target profit margin. This gives you an immediate sense of whether your unit economics are sustainable. Hosting costs can include cloud infrastructure, database costs, CDN bandwidth, and any third-party API fees your MCP server depends on. Understanding your cost-per-token baseline is essential before setting customer-facing prices for your MCP server product.

Tier pricing and revenue projections

Model a freemium pricing strategy by setting the percentage of users on a free tier. Paying users are split between Pro and Enterprise tiers with configurable monthly prices. The calculator projects monthly and annual revenue, subtracts hosting costs to show profit, and estimates how many months until you break even on your infrastructure investment. Adjust tier pricing and distribution sliders to explore different monetization strategies before committing to a pricing page.

Break-even and profitability analysis

The break-even analysis shows exactly how many months of operation are needed before your cumulative revenue covers your total hosting costs. For MCP server operators with high token volumes, the break-even window can be surprisingly short when token-based pricing is layered on top of subscription tiers. Enterprise customers with predictable usage patterns offer the most reliable path to profitability, while free tier users help establish market presence and drive word-of-mouth growth for your MCP server API.

All calculations are deterministic and run locally in your browser. No user data, pricing assumptions, or projections are sent to any server. Read the privacy policy or use the contact form for questions. Learn more on the Model Context Protocol website, compare model usage with the LLM Token Cost Calculator, or browse the official MCP server examples.