Model developer API
OpenAI API pricing: every model, compared
We track 32 OpenAI prices that other providers also sell. OpenAI has the lowest listed price for 32 of them; for the rest, the table shows how much more you pay than at the cheapest provider.
Standard list prices in USD. Last price change Oct 28, 2026. OpenAI's official pricing page. How we rank.
LLMs, most widely offered first
OpenAI LLM prices vs the cheapest provider
| Model | Rank | Cheapest elsewhere | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5 | #1 of 4 | OpenAI is cheapest | $1.25 | $10.00 | 272K |
| GPT-5 Mini | #1 of 4 | OpenAI is cheapest | $0.25 | $2.00 | 272K |
| GPT-5 Nano | #1 of 4 | OpenAI is cheapest | $0.05 | $0.40 | 272K |
| GPT-4.1 | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $2.00 | $8.00 | 1M |
| GPT-4.1 mini | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $0.40 | $1.60 | 1M |
| GPT-4o | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $2.50 | $10.00 | 128K |
| GPT-4o mini | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $0.15 | $0.60 | 128K |
| GPT-5.4 | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $2.50 | $15.00 | 1.1M |
| GPT-5.5 | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $5.00 | $30.00 | 1.1M |
| GPT-5.6 Luna | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $0.20 | $1.20 | 922K |
| GPT-5.6 Sol | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $4.00 | $20.00 | 922K |
| GPT-5.6 Terra | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $2.00 | $12.00 | 922K |
| GPT-6 Astra | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $10.00 | $50.00 | 922K |
| GPT-6 Luna | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $0.10 | $0.50 | 922K |
| GPT-6 Sol | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $2.00 | $10.00 | 922K |
| GPT-6.1 Sol | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $2.00 | $10.00 | 922K |
| GPT-6.1 Terra | #1 of 3 | OpenAI is cheapest | $1.00 | $5.00 | 922K |
| chat | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $5.00 | $30.00 | 400K |
| gpt-4o-audio-preview | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $2.50 | $10.00 | 128K |
| gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $0.15 | $0.60 | 128K |
| GPT-5 Pro | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $15.00 | $120.00 | 400K |
| GPT-5.1 | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $1.25 | $10.00 | 272K |
| GPT-5.2 | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $1.75 | $14.00 | 272K |
| GPT-5.3 Codex | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $1.75 | $14.00 | 400K |
| GPT-5.4 mini | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $0.75 | $4.50 | 272K |
| GPT-5.4 nano | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $0.20 | $1.25 | 272K |
| GPT-5.4 Pro | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $30.00 | $180.00 | 1.1M |
| GPT-5.6 | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $4.00 | $20.00 | 922K |
| gpt-audio | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $2.50 | $10.00 | 128K |
| gpt-audio-1.5 | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $2.50 | $10.00 | 128K |
| gpt-audio-mini | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $0.60 | $2.40 | 128K |
| o3 | #1 of 2 | OpenAI is cheapest | $2.00 | $8.00 | 200K |
Rank and difference use the blended price (3 input : 1 output tokens). Equal prices share a rank.
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GPT-5 monthly cost by provider
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More requirements: caching, context, features, provider
| Provider | Estimated / month | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cached input / 1M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Microsoft Azure AI Foundrylowest for your volumePricing page | $32.50 | $1.25 | $10.00 | $0.125 | 272,000 |
2 OpenAIPricing page | $32.50 | $1.25 | $10.00 | $0.125 | 272,000 |
3 Oracle Cloud Generative AIPricing page | $32.50 | $1.25 | $10.00 | Not listed | 272,000 |
4 ReplicatePricing page | $32.50 | $1.25 | $10.00 | Not listed | Not listed |
Input volume includes the cached share, not an additional token volume. This is a list-price estimate, not a quote: cache-write charges, cache eligibility/TTL, batch discounts, long-context surcharges, regional pricing and taxes are excluded. Check the provider's terms for your workload before switching.
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Other providers
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