How to control and monitor LLM usage costs across different AI model providers

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1. Track spending across GPT, Claude, and Mistral through one dashboard instead of logging into multiple provider accounts
2. Set monthly budget limits and get alerts before you hit your spending thresholds to avoid surprise bills
3. Compare costs between different AI models in real-time to pick the most affordable option for each task
4. Get detailed usage reports showing which projects or team members are driving up your AI costs
5. Switch between providers instantly when one becomes too expensive without changing your code or setup