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title: "gpt-3.5-turbo:batch Cost Calculator - OpenRouter"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gpt-3.5-turbo:batch from OpenRouter. Input costs $0.25 and output $0.75 per 1M tokens."
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# gpt-3.5-turbo:batch Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

> Calculate the cost of using gpt-3.5-turbo:batch from OpenRouter. Input costs $0.25 and output $0.75 per 1M tokens.

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## About gpt-3.5-turbo:batch

gpt-3.5-turbo:batch is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 434 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $0.75 per 1M output tokens, ranking 996 out of 2960 chat models by cost and cheaper than 66% of models in this category. gpt-3.5-turbo:batch supports function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 16K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published OpenRouter pricing for gpt-3.5-turbo:batch.

- **$0.25 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.75 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **16,385 Max Input Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Output Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gpt-3.5-turbo:batch supports: Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $0.75 per 1M output tokens, gpt-3.5-turbo:batch ranks 996 out of 2960 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 66% of models in this category.

gpt-3.5-turbo:batch is one of 434 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, structured output.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-3.5-turbo:batch |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.30 | $2.50 | +20% |
| anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 | 0% |
| apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 | 0% |
| gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | -20% |
| gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | -20% |

## More from OpenRouter

- [claude-3-haiku ($0.25/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/claude-3-haiku.md)
- [deepseek-chat-v3-0324 ($0.25/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/deepseek-chat-v3-0324.md)
- [gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview ($0.25/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview.md)
- [gemini-3.1-flash-lite ($0.25/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-3.1-flash-lite.md)

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-3.5-turbo:batch cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

Yes. gpt-3.5-turbo:batch costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does gpt-3.5-turbo:batch pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-3.5-turbo:batch input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 55% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 996 out of 2960 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 66% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.75 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes gpt-3.5-turbo:batch different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 434 chat models, gpt-3.5-turbo:batch ranks 139 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-3.5-turbo:batch?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-3.5-turbo:batch are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.25/1M input tokens); apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M 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 OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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-3.5-turbo:batch costs?

gpt-3.5-turbo:batch 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 $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.75.

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