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gpt-5-mini Cost Calculator - Github Copilot

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

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gpt-5-mini Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 128,000 tokens

Max: 64,000 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

Limits

Max Input Tokens128,000
Max Output Tokens64,000

About gpt-5-mini

gpt-5-mini is a chat model from Github Copilot, one of 20 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1309 out of 4040 chat models by cost and cheaper than 66% of models in this category. gpt-5-mini supports vision, function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 128K input tokens.

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 Tokens128,000
Maximum Output Tokens64,000

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 128,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 64,000 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Vision - Process and understand images
✓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 1309 out of 4040 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 66% of models in this category.

gpt-5-mini is one of 20 Github Copilot chat models, with support for vision, function calling, structured output.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gpt-5-mini
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.30$2.50+20%
gpt-5.4-nanoAzure$0.20$1.25-20%
gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17Azure$0.20$1.25-20%

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
Azure
gpt-5.4-nano
$0.20/1M input
-20% vs gpt-5-mini
Azure
gpt-5-mini
$0.25/1M input
0% vs gpt-5-mini

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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 58% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 1309 out of 4040 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 66% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80.

What makes gpt-5-mini different from other Github Copilot models?

Among Github Copilot's 20 chat models, gpt-5-mini ranks 2 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); gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.28/1M 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 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.