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gpt-5-mini Cost Calculator - Azure

Calculate the cost of using gpt-5-mini from Azure for your AI applications

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gpt-5-mini Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 272,000 tokens

Max: 128,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00025000
Output Cost$0.002000
Total Cost$0.002250

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000002500 per token
Output: $0.00000200 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens272,000
Max Output Tokens128,000
Max Tokens128,000

About gpt-5-mini

gpt-5-mini is a chat model from Azure, one of 190 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 758 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 65% of models in this category. gpt-5-mini supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 272K-token context window is in the top 18% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.25 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$2.00 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens272,000
Maximum Output Tokens128,000
Maximum Total Tokens128,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 272,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 128,000 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
System Messages - Configure model behavior
Parallel Function Calling - Execute multiple functions simultaneously
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How gpt-5-mini Pricing Compares

At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5-mini ranks 758 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 65% of models in this category.

gpt-5-mini is one of 190 Azure chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 272K-token context window places it in the top 18% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gpt-5-mini
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.30$2.50+20%
gemini-2.5-flashVertex AI$0.30$2.50+20%
gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025Vertex AI$0.30$2.50+20%

Alternatives to gpt-5-mini

Similar chat models from other providers

AWS Bedrock
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.30/1M input
+20% vs gpt-5-mini
Vertex AI
gemini-2.5-flash
$0.30/1M input
+20% vs gpt-5-mini
Google Gemini
gemini-2.5-flash
$0.30/1M input
+20% vs gpt-5-mini

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gpt-5-mini cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

Yes. gpt-5-mini costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

How does gpt-5-mini pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-5-mini input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 55% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 758 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 65% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes gpt-5-mini different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 190 chat models, gpt-5-mini ranks 42 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to gpt-5-mini?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-5-mini are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash from Vertex AI ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.30/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash from Google Gemini ($0.30/1M 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-5-mini's context window?

gpt-5-mini supports up to 272,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 18% of chat models by context window size (rank 349 of 2159). 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-5-mini costs?

gpt-5-mini 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 $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.00.