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title: "gpt-4.1-nano Cost Calculator - Azure"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gpt-4.1-nano from Azure. Input costs $0.10 and output $0.40 per 1M tokens."
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# gpt-4.1-nano Cost Calculator - Azure

> Calculate the cost of using gpt-4.1-nano from Azure. Input costs $0.10 and output $0.40 per 1M tokens.

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## About gpt-4.1-nano

gpt-4.1-nano is a chat model from Azure, one of 316 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 391 out of 3791 chat models by cost and cheaper than 86% of models in this category. gpt-4.1-nano supports vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,048K-token context window is in the top 15% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Azure pricing for gpt-4.1-nano.

- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,047,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Output Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gpt-4.1-nano supports: Function Calling, Vision, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, gpt-4.1-nano ranks 391 out of 3791 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 86% of models in this category.

gpt-4.1-nano is one of 316 Azure chat models, with support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,048K-token context window places it in the top 15% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-4.1-nano |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gpt-4.1-nano | OpenAI | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |
| gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 | OpenAI | $0.10 | $0.40 | 0% |

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## Related Resources

- [Azure AI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md)
- [gpt-4.1-nano specifications](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano.md)
- [All Azure pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-4.1-nano cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash-lite?

No. gpt-4.1-nano costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-flash-lite costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-flash-lite 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-4.1-nano may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-4.1-nano pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-4.1-nano input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 83% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 391 out of 3791 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 86% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

### What makes gpt-4.1-nano different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 316 chat models, gpt-4.1-nano ranks 13 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-4.1-nano?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-4.1-nano are: gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-nano from OpenAI ($0.10/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How large is gpt-4.1-nano's context window?

gpt-4.1-nano supports up to 1,047,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 15% of chat models by context window size (rank 495 of 3512). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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### How do I calculate gpt-4.1-nano costs?

gpt-4.1-nano is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.40.

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