Calculate the cost of using gpt-image-1-mini from OpenAI for your AI applications
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gpt-image-1-mini is an image generation model from OpenAI, one of 7 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $2.00 per 1M input tokens, ranking 10 out of 24 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 50% of models in this category.
Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.
At $2.00 per 1M input tokens, gpt-image-1-mini ranks 10 out of 24 image generation models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $3.50 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 50% of models in this category.
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | vs gpt-image-1-mini |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gpt-image-1-mini | Azure | $2.00 | - | 0% |
| gemini-3-pro-image-preview | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | 0% |
| deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025 | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | 0% |
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No. gpt-image-1-mini costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-image-1-mini costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-image-1-mini 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-image-1-mini may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.
gpt-image-1-mini input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 43% below the median of $3.50 for image generation models. It ranks 10 out of 24 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 50% of models in this category.
Among OpenAI's 7 image generation models, gpt-image-1-mini ranks 1 by input cost.
The most comparable image generation models to gpt-image-1-mini are: gpt-image-1-mini from Azure ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3-pro-image-preview from Google Gemini ($2.00/1M input tokens); deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025 from Google Gemini ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3-pro-image-preview from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M 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.
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gpt-image-1-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.
