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openai.gpt-5-mini Cost Calculator - Oci

Calculate the cost of using openai.gpt-5-mini from Oci for your AI applications

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openai.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 openai.gpt-5-mini

openai.gpt-5-mini is a chat model from Oci, one of 35 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 746 out of 2168 chat models by cost and cheaper than 64% of models in this category. openai.gpt-5-mini supports vision, function calling, reasoning, 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
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How openai.gpt-5-mini Pricing Compares

At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, openai.gpt-5-mini ranks 746 out of 2168 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 64% of models in this category.

openai.gpt-5-mini is one of 35 Oci chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 272K-token context window places it in the top 18% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs openai.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%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. openai.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 openai.gpt-5-mini pricing compare to the average chat model?

openai.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 746 out of 2168 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 64% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes openai.gpt-5-mini different from other Oci models?

Among Oci's 35 chat models, openai.gpt-5-mini ranks 6 by input cost.

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

The most comparable chat models to openai.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 large is openai.gpt-5-mini's context window?

openai.gpt-5-mini supports up to 272,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 18% of chat models by context window size (rank 356 of 2093). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate openai.gpt-5-mini costs?

openai.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.