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gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 Cost Calculator - OpenAI

Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 from OpenAI for your AI applications

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gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 Cost Calculator

Mode: Responses

Max: 1,050,000 tokens

Max: 128,000 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.030000
Output Cost$0.180000
Total Cost$0.210000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.00003000 per token
Output: $0.00018000 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-pro-2026-04-23

gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 is a responses model from OpenAI, one of 23 responses models they offer. It is priced at $30.00 per 1M input tokens and $180.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 46 out of 50 responses models by cost and cheaper than 4% of models in this category. gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching — one of only 9 responses models with this combination. Its 1,050K-token context window is in the top 16% among responses models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$30.00 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$180.00 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
System Messages - Configure model behavior
Parallel Function Calling - Execute multiple functions simultaneously

How gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 Pricing Compares

At $30.00 per 1M input tokens and $180.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 ranks 46 out of 50 responses models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $4.13 for responses models, and is cheaper than 4% of models in this category.

gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 is one of 23 OpenAI responses models, one of only 9 responses models combining function calling, prompt caching, reasoning, vision, web search. its 1,050K-token context window places it in the top 16% of responses models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23
gpt-5.4-proAzure$30.00$180.000%
gpt-5.4-pro-2026-03-05Azure$30.00$180.000%
gpt-5.5-proAzure$30.00$180.000%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 cheaper than gpt-5.4-pro?

No. gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 costs $30.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.4-pro costs $30.00 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.4-pro 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 pricing compare to the average responses model?

gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 input pricing is $30.00 per 1M tokens, which is 627% above the median of $4.13 for responses models. It ranks 46 out of 50 responses models by input cost, making it cheaper than 4% of models in this category. For output, it costs $180.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $24.75.

What makes gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 23 responses models, gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 ranks 19 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, prompt caching, reasoning, vision, web search is shared by only 8 other responses models.

What are the best alternatives to gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23?

The most comparable responses models to gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 are: gpt-5.4-pro from Azure ($30.00/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-pro-2026-03-05 from Azure ($30.00/1M input tokens); gpt-5.5-pro from Azure ($30.00/1M input tokens); gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 from Azure ($30.00/1M 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-pro-2026-04-23's context window?

gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 supports up to 1,050,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 16% of responses models by context window size (rank 6 of 50). 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-pro-2026-04-23 costs?

gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 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 $30.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $180.00.