o3 Pro
o3 Pro is OpenAI's reasoning-focused model designed for complex problem-solving tasks, offering multimodal capabilities with a 200K token context window.
API Pricing
| Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Speed | TTFT | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | $80.00 | 24.1 t/s | 79.3s | 4/14/2026 |
Prices updated daily. Last check: 4/14/2026
Model Details
General
- Creator
- OpenAI
- Family
- o-series
- Tier
- Reasoning
- Context Window
- 200K
- Modalities
- Text, Image
Capabilities
- Tool Calling
- No
- Open Source
- No
Strengths & Limitations
- Specialized reasoning architecture optimized for complex problem-solving tasks
- Multimodal support for both text and image inputs
- 200K token context window for processing extensive documents
- Part of OpenAI's focused o-series reasoning model family
- Designed for scenarios prioritizing reasoning quality over speed
- Suitable for research and analytical workflows requiring deep thinking
- No tool calling or function execution capabilities
- Significantly slower initial response time at 93 seconds to first token
- Lower output speed at 21 tokens per second compared to general-purpose models
- Proprietary model with no open-source weights available
- Limited to reasoning tasks rather than general conversational use
Key Features
About o3 Pro
Common Use Cases
o3 Pro is designed for applications where reasoning quality justifies extended processing times. Research institutions use it for literature analysis, hypothesis generation, and complex data interpretation. Technical teams deploy it for architectural decision-making, code review of complex systems, and troubleshooting intricate problems. The model excels in scenarios requiring multi-step analysis, such as financial modeling, strategic planning, and academic research where thoroughness outweighs speed. Its multimodal capabilities make it suitable for analyzing documents with charts, diagrams, and technical illustrations that require both visual and textual understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does o3 Pro cost per million tokens?
o3 Pro pricing varies by provider and usage patterns. Check the pricing table above for current rates across all providers offering o3 Pro access.
What is o3 Pro best used for?
o3 Pro excels at complex reasoning tasks, research analysis, technical problem-solving, and scenarios requiring deep analytical thinking. Its extended processing time makes it ideal for thorough document analysis, multi-step problem decomposition, and research workflows where reasoning quality is more important than response speed.
Why does o3 Pro take 93 seconds to generate the first token?
o3 Pro uses an extended reasoning process before generating responses, deliberately taking time to analyze problems thoroughly. This 93-second delay reflects the model's design philosophy of prioritizing reasoning depth over response speed, making it suitable for complex analytical tasks rather than real-time conversations.