ERNIE X1
Baidu's reasoning model. Competes with DeepSeek R1. Pricing is very competitive.
Data updated 2026-03-30
reasoning Released 2025
Pricing
| Type | USD / 1M tokens | CNY / 1M tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.28 | ¥2 |
| Output | $1.1 | ¥8 |
vs Western Models
ERNIE X1 vs GPT-5.2 ($1.75/$14)
84% cheaper input 92% cheaper output
ERNIE X1 vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 ($3/$15)
91% cheaper input 93% cheaper output
ERNIE X1 vs Gemini 2.5 Pro ($1.25/$10)
78% cheaper input 89% cheaper output
Strengths
- + reasoning
- + competitive with DeepSeek R1
Watch Out For
- ! content censorship
- ! non-standard API
- ! limited availability
International Access
Direct access: No / Limited
Registration: Baidu Cloud account
Payment: Alipay, bank transfer
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ERNIE X1 cost?
ERNIE X1 costs $0.28 per million input tokens and $1.1 per million output tokens (USD).
Can I use ERNIE X1 from outside China?
Direct access is limited. International developers can use third-party gateways like OpenRouter to access ERNIE X1.
Is ERNIE X1 compatible with the OpenAI API?
No. ERNIE X1 uses a custom API format that is not directly compatible with OpenAI SDKs.
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