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gpt-image-1 Cost Calculator - Azure

Calculate the cost of using gpt-image-1 from Azure for your AI applications

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gpt-image-1 Cost Calculator

Mode: Image Generation

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.005000
Total Cost$0.005000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000500 per token
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About gpt-image-1

gpt-image-1 is an image generation model from Azure, one of 6 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $5.00 per 1M input tokens, ranking 13 out of 24 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 0% of models in this category.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$5.00 per 1M tokens

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

How gpt-image-1 Pricing Compares

At $5.00 per 1M input tokens, gpt-image-1 ranks 13 out of 24 image generation models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $3.50 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 0% of models in this category.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gpt-image-1
gpt-image-1.5OpenAI$5.00$10.000%
gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16OpenAI$5.00$10.000%
gpt-image-2OpenAI$5.00$10.000%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is gpt-image-1 cheaper than gpt-image-1.5?

No. gpt-image-1 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-image-1.5 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-image-1.5 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-image-1 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does gpt-image-1 pricing compare to the average image generation model?

gpt-image-1 input pricing is $5.00 per 1M tokens, which is 43% above the median of $3.50 for image generation models. It ranks 13 out of 24 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 0% of models in this category.

What makes gpt-image-1 different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 6 image generation models, gpt-image-1 ranks 2 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to gpt-image-1?

The most comparable image generation models to gpt-image-1 are: gpt-image-1.5 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M 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.

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How do I calculate gpt-image-1 costs?

gpt-image-1 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.