O1 Mini API Pricing / Price per 1M tokensMiniStandard: o1
OpenAI • API Price Comparison
Also known as: o1-mini · o1mini
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 | |||
| Azure OpenAILowest input | USD 1.1 | USD 4.4 | USD 0.55 | 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 USD 2.2. 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.
O1 Mini is a large language model by OpenAI with a 200K-token context window. Across the 1 API channels tracked here, input pricing ranges from $1.10 per 1M input tokens; the cheapest is Azure OpenAI at $1.10 per 1M input tokens. None of the tracked channels are directly reachable from mainland China without a proxy or VPN. 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.
Model performance benchmarks
Scores retain their original benchmark, version and metric. We do not combine them into a site-wide score; results from different versions are not directly comparable.
💳 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
9 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.
- 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.
- 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 o1-mini with basic usage
Pro: Ideal for individual professionals with regular usage needs
Team: Perfect for teams needing collaboration and centralized billing
| Usage Level | Tokens/Month | Azure OpenAI |
|---|---|---|
| 🐣 Light | 0.1M in + 0.1M out | $0.33 |
| 📊 Medium | 1.0M in + 0.5M out | $3.30 |
| 🚀 Heavy | 10.0M in + 5.0M out | $33.00 |
| 🏢 Enterprise | 100.0M in + 50.0M out | $330.00 |
Frequently asked questions about o1-mini
How much does the O1 Mini API cost?
The lowest input rate is USD 1.1 per 1M tokens; output on that channel is USD 4.4 per 1M tokens.
Which channel has the cheapest O1 Mini API?
Azure OpenAI has the lowest input rate: USD 1.1 per 1M tokens. Cross-currency ranking uses exchange rates; compare output and cache prices separately.
What is the O1 Mini cache-read price?
Azure OpenAI: USD 0.55 per 1M cache-read tokens.
When was O1 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 O1 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 O1 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 USD 2.2. This excludes caching, tools, retries and other service fees; the lowest input rate does not guarantee the lowest total bill.