GPT-4o
GPT-4o is OpenAI's flagship multimodal model with text and image capabilities, featuring a 128K token context window and tool calling support.
API Pricing
Cheapest on Microsoft Azure — 41% below avg| Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50 | $10.00 | 4/6/2026 | |
| $6.00 | $18.00 | 4/14/2026 |
Prices updated daily. Last check: 4/14/2026
Model Details
General
- Creator
- OpenAI
- Family
- GPT
- Tier
- Flagship
- Context Window
- 128K
- Knowledge Cutoff
- Oct 2023
- Modalities
- Text, Image
Capabilities
- Tool Calling
- Yes
- Open Source
- No
- Subtypes
- Chat Completion, Code Generation
Strengths & Limitations
- Multimodal support for both text and image inputs
- 128,000 token context window for handling long documents
- Tool calling capability for API integrations and function execution
- Chat completion and code generation support
- Established model with widespread API provider support
- Part of OpenAI's well-documented platform ecosystem
- Knowledge cutoff limited to October 2023
- Proprietary model with no open-source weights available
- No audio or video processing capabilities
- Smaller context window compared to some competing models
- Older generation within the GPT family lineup
Key Features
About GPT-4o
Common Use Cases
GPT-4o suits applications requiring multimodal processing, such as document analysis with visual components, customer support systems that handle both text queries and image uploads, and content creation workflows involving text and image coordination. Its tool calling capabilities make it appropriate for building AI agents that interact with external systems, while the 128K context window supports applications processing lengthy documents or maintaining extended conversation history. The model works well for code generation tasks, technical documentation creation, and scenarios where reliable text and image understanding within a single API call is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does GPT-4o cost per million tokens?
GPT-4o pricing varies by provider and may include different rates for input and output tokens. Check the pricing table above for current rates across all providers offering GPT-4o access.
What is GPT-4o best used for?
GPT-4o excels at multimodal tasks requiring both text and image processing, such as document analysis, content creation with visual elements, and building AI agents with tool calling capabilities. Its 128K context window makes it suitable for applications involving long documents or extended conversations.
How does GPT-4o compare to newer GPT models?
GPT-4o is an earlier generation model in OpenAI's GPT family. While it provides solid multimodal capabilities and tool calling support, newer models in the family may offer improved performance, updated knowledge, or additional features. Consider your specific requirements for context length, modality support, and recency when choosing between GPT family models.