--- title: "gpt-image-2.5-flare - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gpt-image-2.5-flare from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-image-2.5-flare" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-image-2.5-flare.md" --- # gpt-image-2.5-flare - Model Details & Comparison > gpt-image-2.5-flare from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## 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-image-2.5-flare gpt-image-2.5-flare is an image generation model from Azure, one of 11 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $5.00 per 1M input tokens, ranking 38 out of 59 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 7% of models in this category. gpt-image-2.5-flare supports vision. ## Specifications - **Azure Provider.** - **Image Generation Mode.** - **$5.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.** ## Capabilities gpt-image-2.5-flare supports: Vision, PDF Input. ## gpt-image-2.5-flare Pricing Overview At $5.00 per 1M input tokens, gpt-image-2.5-flare ranks 38 out of 59 image generation models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $2.00 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 7% of models in this category. gpt-image-2.5-flare is one of 11 Azure image generation models, with support for vision. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gpt-image-2.5-flare with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-image-1.5 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 | | gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 | | gpt-image-2 | OpenAI | $5.00 | - | | gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 | OpenAI | $5.00 | - | | gpt-image-2.5-flare | OpenAI | $5.00 | $30.00 | - [Compare gpt-image-1.5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-1.5.md) - [Compare gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16.md) - [Compare gpt-image-2](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-2.md) - [Compare gpt-image-2-2026-04-21](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-2-2026-04-21.md) - [Compare gpt-image-2.5-flare](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-2.5-flare.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gpt-image-2.5-flare costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/gpt-image-2.5-flare.md) - [Check Azure AI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md) - [All Azure pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md) ## FAQ ### Is gpt-image-2.5-flare cheaper than gpt-image-1.5? No. gpt-image-2.5-flare costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-image-1.5 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-image-1.5 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-image-2.5-flare may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gpt-image-2.5-flare pricing compare to the average image generation model? gpt-image-2.5-flare input pricing is $5.00 per 1M tokens, which is 150% above the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 38 out of 59 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 7% of models in this category. ### What makes gpt-image-2.5-flare different from other Azure models? Among Azure's 11 image generation models, gpt-image-2.5-flare ranks 7 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gpt-image-2.5-flare? The most comparable image generation models to gpt-image-2.5-flare are: gpt-image-1.5 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 from OpenAI ($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. ### How do I check if Azure AI is down? You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure AI 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-2.5-flare costs? gpt-image-2.5-flare 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. 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