GPT 5 API Pricing / Price per 1M tokens
OpenAI • API Price Comparison
Also known as: gpt-5 · gpt5
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 8.4525 | CNY 67.62 | CNY 0.84525 | 2026-10-16 |
| Azure OpenAI | USD 1.25 | USD 10 | USD 0.13 | 2026-10-16 |
| OpenRouter | USD 1.25 | USD 10 | USD 0.125 | 2026-10-16 |
— means the price or date is not recorded. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates.
GPT 5 is a large language model by OpenAI with a 128K-token context window. Across the 3 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $1.23–$1.25 per 1M input tokens (USD-normalized); the cheapest is XycAi at ¥8.45 per 1M input tokens. Channels reachable from mainland China without a VPN include XycAi. It is also available through subscription plans such as ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Go, ChatGPT Plus, ChatGPT Team. Prices are collected daily from official provider pages and every tracked channel, then cross-checked by a data-accuracy audit.
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💳 Subscription Plans
Access gpt-5 through these plans, grouped by product line.
💬 Chat subscriptions
9 plansMonthly access to the assistant apps and their model line-up.
Does the subscription allowance cover third-party models?: Not included
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
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
ChatGPT Pro covers OpenAI models only; models from other providers are not offered or included.
Which plan is right for you?
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 | 转售商 | ¥8.45 | ¥67.62 | - | - | ||
Azure OpenAI | 云厂商 | $1.25 | $10.00 | - | - | - | |
OpenRouter5 variants | 聚合平台 | $1.25 | $10.00 | - | - | - | |
Show all price variants for this channelOpenRouter Auto / default routeDefault $1.25 / $10.00 per 1M default_route Cheapest endpoint: Azure $1.25 / $10.00 per 1M cheapest_endpoint Azure | openai/gpt-5-2025-08-07 $1.25 / $10.00 per 1M upstream_provider OpenAI | openai/gpt-5-2025-08-07 $1.25 / $10.00 per 1M upstream_provider Azure | openai/gpt-5-2025-08-07 $1.38 / $11.00 per 1M upstream_provider | |||||||
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | XycAi | Azure OpenAI | OpenRouter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $0.61 | $0.63 | $0.63 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $6.13 | $6.25 | $6.25 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $61.25 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $612.50 | $625.00 | $625.00 |
Frequently asked questions about gpt-5
How much does the GPT 5 API cost?
The lowest input rate is CNY 8.4525 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is CNY 67.62 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest GPT 5 API?
XycAi has the lowest input rate: CNY 8.4525 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the GPT 5 cache-read price?
Azure OpenAI: USD 0.13; OpenRouter: USD 0.125; XycAi: CNY 0.84525 per 1M cache-read tokens.
When was GPT 5 pricing last updated?
Updated on 2026-10-16. This is the latest recorded price update or verification; see the table for individual channel dates.
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