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GPT-5 mini pricing
OpenAI · 400k context — what it really costs, per token and per task.
| Per 1M tokens | Price |
|---|---|
| Input | $0.250 |
| Output | $2 |
| Cached input | $0.025 |
List price last verified 2026-07-12.
The same task on GPT-5 mini vs 3 alternatives
Representative call: 1,500 input + 500 output tokens.
How much does GPT-5 mini cost per 1M tokens?
GPT-5 mini costs $0.250 per 1M input tokens and $2 per 1M output tokens (cached input: $0.025/M). Last verified 2026-07-12.
How much does a typical GPT-5 mini call cost?
A representative call (1,500 input + 500 output tokens) costs about $0.0014 on GPT-5 mini.
What are cheaper alternatives to GPT-5 mini?
Comparable models: Grok 4.1 Fast ($0.0006/call), Claude Haiku 4.5 ($0.0040/call), Gemini 2.5 Flash ($0.0017/call). The right pick depends on the task — GPT-5 mini scores strongest on classify / route.
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