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gpt-5.5-codex Cost Calculator - OpenAI

Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.5-codex from OpenAI for your AI applications

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gpt-5.5-codex Cost Calculator

Mode: Responses

Max: 1,050,000 tokens

Max: 128,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.005000
Output Cost$0.030000
Total Cost$0.035000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00000500 per token
Output: $0.00003000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning
Web Search

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,050,000
Max Output Tokens128,000
Max Tokens128,000

About gpt-5.5-codex

gpt-5.5-codex is a responses model from OpenAI, one of 24 responses models they offer. It is priced at $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 26 out of 51 responses models by cost and cheaper than 49% of models in this category. gpt-5.5-codex supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,050K-token context window is in the top 18% among responses models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$5.00 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$30.00 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,050,000
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 1,050,000 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
Web Search - Access real-time web information
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
Parallel Function Calling - Execute multiple functions simultaneously
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How gpt-5.5-codex Pricing Compares

At $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.5-codex ranks 26 out of 51 responses models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $5.00 for responses models, and is cheaper than 49% of models in this category.

gpt-5.5-codex is one of 24 OpenAI responses models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,050K-token context window places it in the top 18% of responses models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gpt-5.5-codex
openai.gpt-5.5Bedrock Mantle$5.50$33.00+10%
o3-deep-researchAzure$10.00$40.00+100%
openai.gpt-5.4Bedrock Mantle$2.75$16.50-45%

Alternatives to gpt-5.5-codex

Similar responses models from other providers

Bedrock Mantle
openai.gpt-5.5
$5.50/1M input
+10% vs gpt-5.5-codex
Azure
o3-deep-research
$10.00/1M input
+100% vs gpt-5.5-codex
Bedrock Mantle
openai.gpt-5.4
$2.75/1M input
-45% vs gpt-5.5-codex
Azure
gpt-5.2-pro
$21.00/1M input
+320% vs gpt-5.5-codex
Azure
gpt-5.2-pro-2025-12-11
$21.00/1M input
+320% vs gpt-5.5-codex

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gpt-5.5-codex cheaper than openai.gpt-5.5?

Yes. gpt-5.5-codex costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens compared to openai.gpt-5.5's $5.50 per 1M input tokens, making it 10% more affordable. Both are responses models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

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

gpt-5.5-codex input pricing is $5.00 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $5.00 for responses models. It ranks 26 out of 51 responses models by input cost, making it cheaper than 49% of models in this category. For output, it costs $30.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $30.00.

What makes gpt-5.5-codex different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 24 responses models, gpt-5.5-codex ranks 10 by input cost.

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

The most comparable responses models to gpt-5.5-codex are: openai.gpt-5.5 from Bedrock Mantle ($5.50/1M input tokens); o3-deep-research from Azure ($10.00/1M input tokens); openai.gpt-5.4 from Bedrock Mantle ($2.75/1M input tokens); gpt-5.2-pro from Azure ($21.00/1M 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 large is gpt-5.5-codex's context window?

gpt-5.5-codex supports up to 1,050,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 18% of responses models by context window size (rank 9 of 51). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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How do I calculate gpt-5.5-codex costs?

gpt-5.5-codex 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.