--- title: "gpt-5.5-pro Cost Calculator - OpenAI" description: "Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.5-pro from OpenAI. Input costs $30.00 and output $180.00 per 1M tokens." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-5.5-pro" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-5.5-pro.md" --- # gpt-5.5-pro Cost Calculator - OpenAI > Calculate the cost of using gpt-5.5-pro from OpenAI. Input costs $30.00 and output $180.00 per 1M tokens. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About gpt-5.5-pro gpt-5.5-pro 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 61 out of 66 responses models by cost and cheaper than 3% of models in this category. gpt-5.5-pro 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 18% among responses models. ## Pricing Published OpenAI pricing for gpt-5.5-pro. - **$30.00 / 1M tokens Input.** - **$180.00 / 1M tokens Output.** ## Technical Specifications - **Responses Mode.** - **1,050,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **128,000 Max Output Tokens.** - **128,000 Max Tokens.** ## Model Capabilities gpt-5.5-pro supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## How Pricing Compares At $30.00 per 1M input tokens and $180.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.5-pro ranks 61 out of 66 responses models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $2.20 for responses models, and is cheaper than 3% of models in this category. gpt-5.5-pro 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 18% of responses models. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-5.5-pro | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-5.4-pro | Azure | $30.00 | $180.00 | 0% | | gpt-5.4-pro-2026-03-05 | Azure | $30.00 | $180.00 | 0% | | gpt-5.5-pro | Azure | $30.00 | $180.00 | 0% | | gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 | Azure | $30.00 | $180.00 | 0% | | gpt-5.2-pro | Azure | $21.00 | $168.00 | -30% | ## More from OpenAI - [gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23 ($30.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-5.5-pro-2026-04-23.md) - [gpt-5.4-pro ($30.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-5.4-pro.md) - [gpt-5.4-pro-2026-03-05 ($30.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-5.4-pro-2026-03-05.md) - [gpt-5.2-pro ($21.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-5.2-pro.md) ## Related Resources - [OpenAI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openai.md) - [gpt-5.5-pro specifications](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.5-pro.md) - [All OpenAI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md) ## FAQ ### Is gpt-5.5-pro cheaper than gpt-5.4-pro? No. gpt-5.5-pro 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 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gpt-5.5-pro pricing compare to the average responses model? gpt-5.5-pro input pricing is $30.00 per 1M tokens, which is 1264% above the median of $2.20 for responses models. It ranks 61 out of 66 responses models by input cost, making it cheaper than 3% of models in this category. For output, it costs $180.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $14.00. ### What makes gpt-5.5-pro different from other OpenAI models? Among OpenAI's 23 responses models, gpt-5.5-pro ranks 18 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? The most comparable responses models to gpt-5.5-pro 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's context window? gpt-5.5-pro supports up to 1,050,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 18% of responses models by context window size (rank 5 of 62). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if OpenAI is down? You can monitor OpenAI service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenAI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate gpt-5.5-pro costs? gpt-5.5-pro 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. ## Related Resources - [All OpenAI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-5.5-pro](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-5.5-pro) for AI/LLM consumption.*