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GPT-5 mini API pricing on OpenAI

Every OpenAI GPT-5 mini rate we track, compared against 2 providers serving the same model.

Input from /1M
$0.125
Output /1M
$1.00
Price rank
#1 of 2
Last updated
August 8, 2026

OpenAI currently has the cheapest GPT-5 mini input price among the 2 providers we track.

OpenAI GPT-5 mini rates

Prices per 1M tokens. Batch and cached-input rates are shown where the provider publishes them.

OpenAI GPT-5 mini pricing by mode
ModeInputOutput
Batch$0.125/1M$1.00/1M
Standard$0.250/1M$2.00/1M

About GPT-5 mini

Creator
OpenAI
Context
200K
Modalities
text, image
Knowledge cutoff
Dec 2024
Tool calling
Yes
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About OpenAI

OpenAI is the leading AI research organization providing state-of-the-art language models including GPT-4o, o1 reasoning models, and multimodal capabilities through their API platform. They enable developers to build intelligent applications with pay-per-token pricing and extensive documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does GPT-5 mini cost on OpenAI?

OpenAI serves GPT-5 mini from $0.125 per 1M input tokens, across 2 tracked pricing modes. Prices are collected daily — see the table above for current input, output, and cached-input rates.

Is OpenAI the cheapest way to run GPT-5 mini?

Of the 2 providers we track serving GPT-5 mini, OpenAI currently has the lowest input price. Rates change often, and throughput and latency differ between providers — check the comparison above before committing.

Does OpenAI offer batch or cached pricing for GPT-5 mini?

We track 2 GPT-5 mini offerings from OpenAI. Batch and cached-input rates appear in the table above when the provider publishes them; blank cells mean we have no current figure for that mode.