OpenAI has been the defining company of the AI era and this applies to pricing as well. OpenAI has provided anchor points of $20 per month for basic generative AI and $200 per month for more advanced solutions. They have also signaled that price will increase exponentially as models get smarter. Other companies have followed suit. How does this frame pricing for AI app and agent companies? Can you price higher than OpenAI? What is needed to achieve premium pricing?

Choosing a pricing metric is the most important pricing decision you will make. It is what frames all of your pricing decisions. The pricing metric should track the value metric so that you can frame your pricing in terms of the value you deliver. Here is a simple process to help you choose your pricing metric.