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title: "gpt-image-1-mini Cost Calculator - OpenAI"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gpt-image-1-mini from OpenAI."
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# gpt-image-1-mini Cost Calculator - OpenAI

> Calculate the cost of using gpt-image-1-mini from OpenAI.

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## About gpt-image-1-mini

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 16 out of 37 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 49% of models in this category.

## Pricing

Published OpenAI pricing for gpt-image-1-mini.

- **$2.00 / 1M tokens Input.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Image Generation Mode.**

## How Pricing Compares

At $2.00 per 1M input tokens, gpt-image-1-mini ranks 16 out of 37 image generation models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $2.00 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 49% of models in this category.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-image-1-mini |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-image-1-mini | Azure | $2.00 | - | 0% |
| MAI-Image-2.5-Flash | Azure | $1.75 | - | -12% |
| gemini-3-pro-image | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | 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% |

## More from OpenAI

- [gpt-image-1.5 ($5.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-image-1.5.md)
- [gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 ($5.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16.md)
- [gpt-image-2 ($5.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-image-2.md)
- [gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 ($5.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-image-2-2026-04-21.md)

## Related Resources

- [OpenAI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openai.md)
- [gpt-image-1-mini specifications](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-1-mini.md)
- [All OpenAI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-image-1-mini cheaper than gpt-image-1-mini?

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.

### How does gpt-image-1-mini pricing compare to the average image generation model?

gpt-image-1-mini input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 16 out of 37 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 49% of models in this category.

### What makes gpt-image-1-mini different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 7 image generation models, gpt-image-1-mini ranks 1 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-image-1-mini?

The most comparable image generation models to gpt-image-1-mini are: gpt-image-1-mini from Azure ($2.00/1M input tokens); MAI-Image-2.5-Flash from Azure ($1.75/1M input tokens); gemini-3-pro-image from Google Gemini ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3-pro-image-preview from Google Gemini ($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.

### 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-image-1-mini costs?

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.

## 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/bifrost/pricing.md)
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