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title: "gpt-image-2.5-sunburst - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "gpt-image-2.5-sunburst from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# gpt-image-2.5-sunburst - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-image-2.5-sunburst from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-image-2.5-sunburst

gpt-image-2.5-sunburst 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 and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 49 out of 59 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 7% of models in this category. gpt-image-2.5-sunburst supports vision, prompt caching — one of only 7 image generation models with this combination.

## Specifications

- **OpenAI Provider.**
- **Image Generation Mode.**
- **$5.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$30.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-image-2.5-sunburst supports: Vision, Prompt Caching, PDF Input.

## gpt-image-2.5-sunburst Pricing Overview

At $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-image-2.5-sunburst ranks 49 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-sunburst is one of 11 OpenAI image generation models, one of only 7 image generation models combining prompt caching, vision.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-image-2.5-sunburst with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-image-2 | Azure | $5.00 | $30.00 |
| gpt-image-2.5-flare | Azure | $5.00 | - |
| gpt-image-2.5-sunburst | Azure | $5.00 | - |
| gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 | Azure | $5.00 | - |
| mai-image-2.6 | OpenRouter | $5.00 | - |

- [Compare gpt-image-2](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-image-2.md)
- [Compare gpt-image-2.5-flare](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-image-2.5-flare.md)
- [Compare gpt-image-2.5-sunburst](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-image-2.5-sunburst.md)
- [Compare gpt-image-2-2026-04-21](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-image-2-2026-04-21.md)
- [Compare mai-image-2.6](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/mai-image-2.6.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-image-2.5-sunburst costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-image-2.5-sunburst.md)
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## FAQ

### Is gpt-image-2.5-sunburst cheaper than gpt-image-2?

No. gpt-image-2.5-sunburst 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-2.5-sunburst may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-image-2.5-sunburst pricing compare to the average image generation model?

gpt-image-2.5-sunburst input pricing is $5.00 per 1M tokens, which is 150% above the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 49 out of 59 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 7% of models in this category. For output, it costs $30.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $8.00.

### What makes gpt-image-2.5-sunburst different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 11 image generation models, gpt-image-2.5-sunburst ranks 8 by input cost. Its combination of prompt caching, vision is shared by only 6 other image generation models.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-image-2.5-sunburst?

The most comparable image generation models to gpt-image-2.5-sunburst 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.

### 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-2.5-sunburst costs?

gpt-image-2.5-sunburst 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 $5.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $30.00.

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