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title: "gpt-5.5 Cost Calculator - Github Copilot"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.5 from Github Copilot. Input costs $5.00 and output $30.00 per 1M tokens."
url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot/model/gpt-5.5"
markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot/model/gpt-5.5.md"
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# gpt-5.5 Cost Calculator - Github Copilot

> Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.5 from Github Copilot. Input costs $5.00 and output $30.00 per 1M tokens.

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## About gpt-5.5

gpt-5.5 is a responses model from Github Copilot, one of 12 responses models they offer. It is priced at $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 112 out of 160 responses models by cost and cheaper than 26% of models in this category. gpt-5.5 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. It accepts up to 272K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published Github Copilot pricing for gpt-5.5.

- **$5.00 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$30.00 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Responses Mode.**
- **272,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gpt-5.5 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Parallel Function Calling, Response Schema.

## How Pricing Compares

At $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.5 ranks 112 out of 160 responses models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $2.00 for responses models, and is cheaper than 26% of models in this category.

gpt-5.5 is one of 12 Github Copilot responses models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-5.5 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| openai.gpt-5.6-sol | Bedrock Mantle | $4.40 | $22.00 | -12% |
| openai.gpt-daybreak-blue-5.6-sol | Bedrock Mantle | $4.40 | $22.00 | -12% |
| openai.gpt-5.5 | Bedrock Mantle | $5.50 | $33.00 | +10% |
| o3-deep-research | Azure | $10.00 | $40.00 | +100% |
| gpt-daybreak-blue-latest | OpenAI | $4.00 | $20.00 | -20% |

## More from Github Copilot

- [gpt-5.6-sol ($4.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot/model/gpt-5.6-sol.md)
- [gpt-5.6-terra ($2.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot/model/gpt-5.6-terra.md)
- [gpt-6-sol ($2.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot/model/gpt-6-sol.md)
- [gpt-6.1-sol ($2.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/github_copilot/model/gpt-6.1-sol.md)

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## FAQ

### Is gpt-5.5 cheaper than openai.gpt-5.6-sol?

No. gpt-5.5 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens while openai.gpt-5.6-sol costs $4.40 per 1M input tokens, making openai.gpt-5.6-sol 12% more affordable for input. However, gpt-5.5 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-5.5 pricing compare to the average responses model?

gpt-5.5 input pricing is $5.00 per 1M tokens, which is 150% above the median of $2.00 for responses models. It ranks 112 out of 160 responses models by input cost, making it cheaper than 26% of models in this category. For output, it costs $30.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $11.00.

### What makes gpt-5.5 different from other Github Copilot models?

Among Github Copilot's 12 responses models, gpt-5.5 ranks 11 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-5.5?

The most comparable responses models to gpt-5.5 are: openai.gpt-5.6-sol from Bedrock Mantle ($4.40/1M input tokens); openai.gpt-daybreak-blue-5.6-sol from Bedrock Mantle ($4.40/1M input tokens); openai.gpt-5.5 from Bedrock Mantle ($5.50/1M input tokens); o3-deep-research from Azure ($10.00/1M 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.

### How do I calculate gpt-5.5 costs?

gpt-5.5 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. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $5.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $30.00.

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