--- title: "gpt-3.5-turbo:batch - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gpt-3.5-turbo:batch from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gpt-3.5-turbo-batch" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gpt-3.5-turbo-batch.md" --- # gpt-3.5-turbo:batch - Model Details & Comparison > gpt-3.5-turbo:batch from OpenRouter: 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-3.5-turbo:batch gpt-3.5-turbo:batch is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 439 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $0.75 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1005 out of 2969 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. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **16,385 Max Input Tokens.** - **4,096 Max Output Tokens.** - **4,096 Max Tokens.** - **$0.25 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.75 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gpt-3.5-turbo:batch supports: Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## gpt-3.5-turbo:batch Pricing Overview At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $0.75 per 1M output tokens, gpt-3.5-turbo:batch ranks 1005 out of 2969 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 439 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, structured output. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gpt-3.5-turbo:batch with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.30 | $2.50 | | anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 | | apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 | | gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | | gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | - [Compare amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md) - [Compare anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1-0.md) - [Compare apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1-0.md) - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano.md) - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gpt-3.5-turbo:batch costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gpt-3.5-turbo-batch.md) - [Check 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 1005 out of 2969 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 439 chat models, gpt-3.5-turbo:batch ranks 144 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. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gpt-3.5-turbo-batch](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gpt-3.5-turbo-batch) for AI/LLM consumption.*