GPT-5 mini API pricing on OpenRouter
Every OpenRouter GPT-5 mini rate we track, compared against 1 provider serving the same model.
OpenRouter GPT-5 mini rates
Prices per 1M tokens. Batch and cached-input rates are shown where the provider publishes them.
| Mode | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 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
About OpenRouter
OpenRouter provides a unified API for accessing hundreds of AI models from multiple providers. It aggregates models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Mistral, and many others, offering a single endpoint with automatic fallback routing and provider optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does GPT-5 mini cost on OpenRouter?
OpenRouter serves GPT-5 mini from $0.250 per 1M input tokens, across 1 tracked pricing mode. Prices are collected daily — see the table above for current input, output, and cached-input rates.
Is OpenRouter the cheapest way to run GPT-5 mini?
Of the 1 providers we track serving GPT-5 mini, OpenRouter currently has the lowest input price. Rates change often, and throughput and latency differ between providers — check the comparison above before committing.
Does OpenRouter offer batch or cached pricing for GPT-5 mini?
We track 1 GPT-5 mini offering from OpenRouter. 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.