AI Token Counter gives a rough token estimate using two heuristics: words times 1.3 and characters divided by 4. Model preset labels help you note which budget you are thinking about. This is not tiktoken.
What AI Token Counter does
Shows dual rough token estimates.
- Words × 1.3
- Characters ÷ 4
- Model preset labels
- Live updates
Who AI Token Counter is for
- Prompt authors
- Content teams budgeting context
- Developers drafting examples
- Students learning LLM limits
How to use AI Token Counter
1. Paste your prompt or document.
2. Pick a model preset label for notes.
3. Read both estimates.
4. Treat them as rough, not billing-accurate.
Features
- Explicit not-tiktoken warning
- Related reading level tool
- Local only
- Live counters
Examples
- Rough-check a system prompt.
- Compare a short vs long FAQ paste.
- Note GPT-4o vs Claude label while drafting.
Tips and limits
- Real tokenizers differ by model.
- Code and non-English text skew heuristics.
- Use vendor counters for billing.
- Whitespace still counts in char method.
Related tools
FAQ
Is this tiktoken?
No. It is a dual heuristic estimate only.
Which estimate should I trust?
Neither is exact. Use both as a range and verify with the model provider when it matters.
Extra notes
AI Token Counter runs entirely in your browser so drafts and secrets never need to leave your device for processing. Keep a backup of long outputs in your own notes if you rely on them for production servers or live events. Accessibility friendly labels come from the module UI strings, and the layout follows the shared BeeForge .bf-tool shell for consistent spacing and buttons.
Support for developers, marketers, and everyday users is the same client-side model: open the page, configure options, copy or download, then paste into your workflow. BeeForge related links on the tool page point to companion utilities so you can move between related generators without hunting the hub.
When you share results with a teammate, paste into a ticket or gist rather than screenshotting alone, so the text remains searchable. If a browser privacy mode blocks clipboard helpers, select the output manually. Local processing also means the tool works offline after the page and scripts have loaded once.
Validate generated configs or hashes in a staging environment before production use. Prefer regenerating secrets after any accidental paste into chat. For teaching sessions, walk through one sample input end to end so students see how live updates and copy buttons behave together.