Methodology

How RichInto sources and maintains its data.

What the calculators are

Every RichInto calculator is a transparent estimation model. The formula behind each result is documented on the page, and every output is a scenario based on the assumptions you enter — not a prediction. All computation runs in your browser; no input you type is sent anywhere.

Where benchmark data comes from

Several calculator pages include benchmark tables (API token prices, subscription prices, sponsorship CPM ranges, freelance rate surveys). Those tables follow three rules:

• Primary sources first. When a figure has an official source — for example, an LLM provider's own pricing page — we link that page directly rather than a secondhand summary.
• Every table is dated. Each table shows the date it was last verified, right below the data.
• Ranges beat false precision. Where public data comes from surveys or industry reports with differing methodologies, we show a range and name the sources instead of presenting a single authoritative-looking number.

For LLM token prices, we check the official pricing pages of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google directly. For sponsorship CPMs and freelance rates, we aggregate published industry reports and crowdsourced trackers, and label them as such — those figures are benchmarks, not guarantees.

How often data is refreshed

AI pricing changes frequently, so token and subscription price tables are re-verified against official sources regularly, and whenever a major provider announces changes. Industry benchmarks (CPM ranges, freelance rates) are refreshed on a slower cycle, typically a few times per year, because the underlying surveys update annually.

Corrections

If a number on this site is outdated or wrong, that is a bug — please report it to admin@cnelecar.com and it will be corrected and re-dated. Corrections to primary-source data (official prices) take priority.

Independence and limits

RichInto does not provide financial, legal, or tax advice. Where pages link to tools we review, affiliate relationships are disclosed on the page. Results are estimates for planning; verify anything consequential with the relevant official source or a qualified professional.