GPT 4o Mini API Pricing / Price per 1M tokensMiniStandard: gpt-4o
OpenAI • API Price Comparison
Also known as: gpt-4o-mini · gpt4omini · gpt4o-mini · gpt4o mini
API pricing and token costs at a glance
Updated on · Published currencies / per 1M tokens; cheapest ranked by input
| Channel | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Cache read / 1M | Updated / verified on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official | No official quote recorded | |||
| XycAiLowest input | CNY 1.0143 | CNY 4.0572 | CNY 0.50715 | 2026-10-30 |
| Azure OpenAI | USD 0.15 | USD 0.6 | USD 0.075 | 2026-10-30 |
| OpenRouter | USD 0.15 | USD 0.6 | USD 0.075 | 2026-10-30 |
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately CNY 2.0286. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
— means the price or date is not recorded. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates.
GPT 4o Mini is a large language model by OpenAI with a 128K-token context window. Across the 3 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $0.15–$0.15 per 1M input tokens (USD-normalized); the cheapest is XycAi at ¥1.01 per 1M input tokens. Channels reachable from mainland China without a VPN include XycAi. It is also available through subscription plans such as ChatGPT Free, ChatGPT Plus, ChatGPT Business Standard, ChatGPT Pro 100. Prices are collected daily from official provider pages and every tracked channel, then cross-checked by a data-accuracy audit.
Retiring on January 14, 2027; recommended replacement: gpt-6-luna
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💳 Subscription Plans
Plans from OpenAI come first, followed by linked third-party plans; each group is organized by product line.
Official plans
These are the model producer’s plans. A plan may not include this exact model; check the official site for current model availability and allowances.
💬 Chat subscriptions
11 plansMonthly access to the assistant apps and their model line-up.
- Everyday text chats are unlimited, subject to abuse-prevention safeguards.
- Uploads, image generation, voice and other tools have separate limits.
- Plan price: $0.00/month
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- Published free tier
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- No fixed daily message allowance is published.
- Model availability changes over time.
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- Legacy tier; grace period ends 2025-08-29
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Historical name of ChatGPT Business, not a separate purchasable tier.
- See ChatGPT Business Standard and Premium.
- Enterprise security, administration and contracted support.
- Contact sales / Request a quote
- Payment methods: Invoice / Contract
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- Contact sales; a zero or blank price is not a public purchase price
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Contact sales for a quote.
- No public minimum price or seat commitment is asserted.
- Everything included in the Free plan, and: Expanded access to ChatGPT tools: Get higher usage limits for eligible features than on the Free plan.
- Extended access to image generation: Create more images for work or play.
- Extended access to file uploads: Analyze and work with more documents, spreadsheets, and other files.
- Extended access to advanced data analysis: Use tools like Python for data exploration and problem-solving more often.
Conditions and details
- Longer memory for more personalized responses: Keep conversations flowing with a larger context window.
- Access to projects, tasks, custom GPTs, and Library, subject to current feature availability and storage limits.
- Use your ChatGPT Go plan in supported apps and sites through Sign in with ChatGPT, subject to plan limits and partner eligibility.
- Some advanced products and higher-tier features may require Plus or another eligible plan.
- Usage is subject to plan limits, abuse guardrails, and temporary restrictions during high demand.
- We may start testing ads in ChatGPT Go in the future.
- Learn more about ads in our Help Center FAQ.
- Note: API usage is not included and billed independently.
- See API pricing for more details.
- Accessible from mainland China
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Available in China
- No current USD amount could be verified from the official Help Center; localized checkout could not be verified.
- Previous $8 US launch price is historical, not a newly verified quote.
- Priority access during high-traffic periods: Fewer interruptions even when demand is high.
- Higher model limits: Use more messages and broader model options than on the Free plan.
- Model availability changes during rollouts; use the model picker for current access.
- Advanced reasoning access: Use the reasoning options currently available to your account for coding, planning, and multi-step analysis.
Conditions and details
- Faster response speeds: Enjoy quicker replies in conversations.
- Expanded features include: Voice conversations Image generation File uploads and analysis Deep Research tools (where available)
- Plan price: $20.00/month
- Payment methods: Credit card / Debit card / Apple Pay / Google Pay
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- Monthly billing; API usage is separate.
- Limits and model availability vary.
- ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work and Codex.
- Centralized billing and workspace administration.
- Plan price: $25.00/month
- Billed annually $240.00 ($20.00/month)
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- USD per seat.
- Minimum two paid seats per workspace; Standard and Premium seats can be mixed.
- Annual price is the full 12-month total.
- ChatGPT Pro includes Pro models, Codex, deep research, image creation, memory and file uploads.
- Ultrafast: not included.
- Plan price: $100.00/month
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- ChatGPT Pro covers OpenAI models only; models from other providers are not offered or included.
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Not included
- Monthly billing.
- Included allowances vary by model and tier; API billing is separate.
- ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work and Codex.
- Centralized billing and workspace administration.
- Plan price: $125.00/month
- Billed annually $1,200.00 ($100.00/month)
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Unknown
- USD per seat.
- Minimum two paid seats per workspace; Standard and Premium seats can be mixed.
- Annual price is the full 12-month total.
- Plan price: $200.00/month
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- Legacy tier; grace period ends 2026-10-29
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- ChatGPT Pro covers OpenAI models only; models from other providers are not offered or included.
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Not included
- Grandfathering applies if you had an active Pro 200 subscription at any point from September 22, 2026 through 10 a.m.
- Pacific Time on September 29, 2026.
- Eligible customers can use the previous included allowance through October 29, 2026 while their Pro 200 subscription is active.
- After that date, your subscription will move to the lower included usage allowance.
- Your subscription price stays at $200/month.
- Only users affected by this change will receive an email with additional details.
- ChatGPT Pro includes Pro models, Codex, deep research, image creation, memory and file uploads.
- Ultrafast: not included.
- Plan price: $200.00/month
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- ChatGPT Pro covers OpenAI models only; models from other providers are not offered or included.
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Not included
- Monthly billing.
- Included allowances vary by model and tier; API billing is separate.
- ChatGPT Pro includes Pro models, Codex, deep research, image creation, memory and file uploads.
- Ultrafast: included.
- Plan price: $500.00/month
Conditions and details
- Currency USD, unit per month
- EstimateFeatures, message caps, context and rate limits come from the same plan row; lines marked Estimate are not guaranteed allowances
- ChatGPT Pro covers OpenAI models only; models from other providers are not offered or included.
- Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Not included
- Monthly billing.
- Included allowances vary by model and tier; API billing is separate.
Which plan is right for you?
Free: Best for trying out gpt-4o-mini with basic usage
Pro: Ideal for individual professionals with regular usage needs
Team: Perfect for teams needing collaboration and centralized billing
| Channel | Type | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Rate Limit | China | vs Official | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XycAi💰 Best Price | Reseller | ¥1.01 | ¥4.06 | - | - | ||
Azure OpenAI | Cloud | $0.15 | $0.60 | - | - | - | |
OpenRouter5 variants | Aggregator | $0.15 | $0.60 | - | - | - | |
Show all price variants for this channelOpenRouter Auto / default routeDefault $0.15 / $0.60 per 1M default_route Cheapest endpoint: Azure $0.15 / $0.60 per 1M cheapest_endpoint Azure | openai/gpt-4o-mini $0.15 / $0.60 per 1M upstream_provider OpenAI | openai/gpt-4o-mini $0.15 / $0.60 per 1M upstream_provider Azure | openai/gpt-4o-mini $0.17 / $0.66 per 1M upstream_provider | |||||||
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | XycAi | Azure OpenAI | OpenRouter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $0.44 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $4.41 | $4.50 | $4.50 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $44.10 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Frequently asked questions about gpt-4o-mini
How much does the GPT 4o Mini API cost?
The lowest input rate is CNY 1.0143 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is CNY 4.0572 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest GPT 4o Mini API?
XycAi has the lowest input rate: CNY 1.0143 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the GPT 4o Mini cache-read price?
Azure OpenAI: USD 0.075; OpenRouter: USD 0.075; XycAi: CNY 0.50715 per 1M cache-read tokens.
When was GPT 4o Mini pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-30. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
Is there a free GPT 4o Mini API?
No available recorded channel lists both input and output at zero. Missing prices, free cache reads or a free chat tier do not establish a free API; check provider terms for trial credits.
How do I calculate GPT 4o Mini token costs and monthly spend?
Metered API cost = input tokens / 1M × input rate + output tokens / 1M × output rate. At the lowest-input-rate channel, 1M input plus 250K output tokens costs approximately CNY 2.0286. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.
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