The token journal
Plain-language guides to AI tokens — what they are, what they cost, and how to spend fewer of them.
Sep 5, 2026 · fundamentals
Context Windows, Compared: ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini
What a context window actually is, how the major LLMs' limits differ, and why hitting the ceiling mid-conversation feels so abrupt — plus what to do about it.
readSep 5, 2026 · tokens
How to Save AI Tokens in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini (2026 Guide)
Learn how to save AI tokens in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Practical prompt compression tips, real savings examples, and a free tool to cut tokens now.
readSep 2, 2026 · technique
7 Prompt Habits That Waste Tokens (And What to Do Instead)
Most prompts pay to say nothing — politeness scaffolding, restated context, and hedge words that add tokens without adding meaning. Here are the habits to unlearn.
readAug 26, 2026 · cost
Why Every Token Costs Money: AI Pricing, Explained
Token pricing looks like pennies until volume hits. How per-token billing works across ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini APIs, and why trimming prompts is the cheapest lever you control.
readAug 12, 2026 · fundamentals
What Are AI Tokens? A Plain-Language Guide
Tokens are the units AI LLMs read and bill in. Learn what a token actually is, why 'strawberry' costs more than 'cat', and how to estimate your own prompt's count.
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