Chat API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
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Updated on · Published currencies / per 1M tokens; cheapest ranked by input
| Channel | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read / 1M | Updated / verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAIOfficialLowest input | USD 5 | USD 30 | USD 0.5 | 2026-10-16 |
— means the price or date is not recorded. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates.
Chat is a large language model by OpenAI with a 128K-token context window. Across the 1 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $5.00 per 1M input tokens; the cheapest is OpenAI at $5.00 per 1M input tokens. The official channel (OpenAI) charges $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens. None of the tracked channels are directly reachable from mainland China without a proxy or VPN. Prices are collected daily from official provider pages and every tracked channel, then cross-checked by a data-accuracy audit.
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | OpenAI |
|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $2.00 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $20.00 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $200.00 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $2,000.00 |
Frequently asked questions about chat
How much does the Chat API cost?
The lowest input rate is USD 5 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is USD 30 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest Chat API?
OpenAI has the lowest input rate: USD 5 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the Chat cache-read price?
OpenAI: USD 0.5 per 1M cache-read tokens.
When was Chat pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-16. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.