FlagshipOpenAI

GPT-5.4

GPT-5.4 is OpenAI's flagship multimodal model with text and image capabilities, featuring a 128K token context window for complex reasoning tasks.

Context 128K
Tier Flagship
Modalities text, image
Input from
$1.25 / 1M tokens
across 2 providers

API Pricing

Cheapest on OpenAI 40% below avg
ProviderInput / 1MOutput / 1MUpdated
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OpenAIBatch
$1.25$7.504/14/2026
$2.50$15.004/14/2026
$2.50$15.004/14/2026

Prices updated daily. Last check: 4/14/2026

Model Details

General

Creator
OpenAI
Family
GPT
Tier
Flagship
Context Window
128K
Modalities
Text, Image

Capabilities

Tool Calling
No
Open Source
No

Strengths & Limitations

  • Multimodal capabilities support both text and image inputs
  • 128K token context window enables processing of lengthy documents
  • Flagship-tier performance for complex reasoning tasks
  • Part of OpenAI's established GPT ecosystem with broad API support
  • Strong performance across diverse domains including coding and analysis
  • Maintained by OpenAI with regular updates and improvements
  • Wide provider availability across major cloud platforms
  • No tool calling functionality available
  • Proprietary model with no open-source weights
  • Smaller context window compared to some competing flagship models
  • Limited to text and image modalities without audio or video support
  • Higher computational requirements typical of flagship-tier models

Key Features

128K token context window
Text and image input processing
Multimodal reasoning capabilities
Streaming response generation
Batch processing support
JSON mode for structured outputs
System message support
Temperature and top-p sampling controls

About GPT-5.4

GPT-5.4 is OpenAI's flagship large language model, representing the latest generation in the GPT family. As a tier-one model, it sits at the top of OpenAI's model hierarchy, designed for the most demanding AI applications requiring sophisticated reasoning and multimodal understanding. The model features a 128,000 token context window and supports both text and image inputs, enabling complex document analysis, visual reasoning, and extended conversational interactions. GPT-5.4 builds upon the architectural advances of previous GPT generations while incorporating improved training techniques for enhanced performance across diverse tasks. GPT-5.4 competes directly with other flagship models like Claude Opus 4.6 and Gemini 3.1 Pro in the high-capability segment. Organizations typically deploy this model for applications requiring nuanced understanding, complex problem-solving, and the ability to process both textual and visual information within extended contexts.

Common Use Cases

GPT-5.4 is designed for sophisticated applications requiring flagship-level capabilities, including complex document analysis, multimodal content creation, advanced coding assistance, and research tasks. Its combination of large context window and vision capabilities makes it suitable for analyzing lengthy documents with embedded images, conducting detailed visual analysis, and handling multi-step reasoning problems. Organizations typically choose GPT-5.4 for high-value use cases where model quality is prioritized over cost, such as strategic analysis, complex customer support, advanced content generation, and applications requiring nuanced understanding of both textual and visual information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does GPT-5.4 cost per million tokens?

GPT-5.4 pricing varies by provider and usage type (standard vs batch processing). Input and output tokens are typically priced differently, and image processing may incur additional costs. Check the pricing table above for current rates across all providers offering GPT-5.4 access.

What is GPT-5.4 best used for?

GPT-5.4 excels at complex reasoning tasks, multimodal analysis combining text and images, advanced coding assistance, and applications requiring large context understanding. Its flagship-tier capabilities make it ideal for strategic analysis, research tasks, sophisticated content creation, and scenarios where high-quality outputs justify the computational cost.

Does GPT-5.4 support function calling and tool use?

No, GPT-5.4 does not include built-in tool calling functionality. For applications requiring structured tool integration and function calling, you may need to implement custom parsing of the model's text outputs or consider alternative models that include native tool calling capabilities.