Calculate the cost of using gpt-image-2 from OpenAI for your AI applications
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gpt-image-2 is an image generation model from OpenAI, one of 11 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $5.00 per 1M input tokens, ranking 36 out of 50 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 8% of models in this category. gpt-image-2 supports vision.
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At $5.00 per 1M input tokens, gpt-image-2 ranks 36 out of 50 image generation models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $5.00 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 8% of models in this category.
gpt-image-2 is one of 11 OpenAI image generation models, with support for vision.
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | vs gpt-image-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gpt-image-2 | Azure | $5.00 | $30.00 | 0% |
| gpt-image-2.5-flare | Azure | $5.00 | $30.00 | 0% |
| gpt-image-2.5-sunburst | Azure | $5.00 | $30.00 | 0% |
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No. gpt-image-2 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-image-2 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-image-2 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-image-2 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.
gpt-image-2 input pricing is $5.00 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $5.00 for image generation models. It ranks 36 out of 50 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 8% of models in this category.
Among OpenAI's 11 image generation models, gpt-image-2 ranks 4 by input cost.
The most comparable image generation models to gpt-image-2 are: gpt-image-2 from Azure ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2.5-flare from Azure ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2.5-sunburst from Azure ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 from Azure ($5.00/1M 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-2 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.