Calculate the cost of using MAI-Image-2.5 from Azure for your AI applications
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MAI-Image-2.5 is an image generation model from Azure, one of 9 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $5.00 per 1M input tokens, ranking 21 out of 29 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 0% of models in this category.
Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.
At $5.00 per 1M input tokens, MAI-Image-2.5 ranks 21 out of 29 image generation models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $2.00 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 0% of models in this category.
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | vs MAI-Image-2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gpt-image-1.5 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 | 0% |
| gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 | 0% |
| gpt-image-2 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 | 0% |
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No. MAI-Image-2.5 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, MAI-Image-2.5 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.
MAI-Image-2.5 input pricing is $5.00 per 1M tokens, which is 150% above the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 21 out of 29 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 0% of models in this category.
Among Azure's 9 image generation models, MAI-Image-2.5 ranks 8 by input cost.
The most comparable image generation models to MAI-Image-2.5 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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MAI-Image-2.5 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.
