ChatGPT-4o
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Alternative Models
Models with comparable benchmark score and pricing tier| Model | Provider | Context Window | Max Output | Training Cutoff | Input / 1M | Cache Price / 1M | Output / 1M | Benchmark | Speed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anthropic | 1M | 64K | 2025-07 | $3.00 | $0.30 | $15.00 | 82 | Fast | $0.0809 | |
xAI | 256K | - | - | $3.00 | $0.75 | $15.00 | 79 | Standard | $0.0820 | |
xAI | 131K | - | - | $3.00 | $0.75 | $15.00 | 69.25 | Standard | $0.0820 | |
Anthropic | 1M | 64K | 2025-03 | $3.00 | $0.30 | $15.00 | 68.5 | Fast | $0.0809 | |
OpenAI | 128K | 16K | 2023-10 | $2.50 | $1.25 | $10.00 | 68.5 | Fast | $0.0672 |
Provider
Benchmark
82Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2025-07
Context Window
1M
Max Output
64K
Input / 1M
$3.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.30
Output / 1M
$15.00
Provider
Benchmark
79Speed
Standard
Training Cutoff
-
Context Window
256K
Max Output
-
Input / 1M
$3.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.75
Output / 1M
$15.00
Provider
Benchmark
69.25Speed
Standard
Training Cutoff
-
Context Window
131K
Max Output
-
Input / 1M
$3.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.75
Output / 1M
$15.00
Provider
Benchmark
68.5Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2025-03
Context Window
1M
Max Output
64K
Input / 1M
$3.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.30
Output / 1M
$15.00
Provider
Benchmark
68.5Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2023-10
Context Window
128K
Max Output
16K
Input / 1M
$2.50
Cache Price / 1M
$1.25
Output / 1M
$10.00
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ChatGPT-4o Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key insights into ChatGPT-4o API pricing, context capacity, caching savings, and performance benchmarks
Q. What is the API pricing for ChatGPT-4o? How much does it cost per 1M tokens?＋
ChatGPT-4o (OpenAI) is priced at $5.0000 per 1 million input tokens and $15.0000 per 1 million output tokens. The output rate is approximately 3.0x higher than the input rate. You can simulate your exact monthly API expenses tailored to your request volume and token length using the calculator above.
Q. What are the context window and maximum output limits of ChatGPT-4o?＋
ChatGPT-4o features a 128K context window and a maximum output limit of 16K tokens per request. It provides sufficient capacity for standard chat interactions and structured data processing.
Q. What are the best practices for optimizing API costs with ChatGPT-4o?＋
Because output tokens ($15.0000/1M) cost significantly more than inputs, always configure a strict max_tokens ceiling and employ structured output schemas. Additionally, pairing ChatGPT-4o with lightweight models for routine tasks via multi-LLM routing can substantially lower total infrastructure spend.
Q. What is the benchmark score (69.5) and performance profile of ChatGPT-4o?＋
ChatGPT-4o achieves an overall benchmark score of 69.5/100 with a "Fast" speed rating. It is optimized for high-throughput, low-latency applications requiring budget-conscious performance.
Q. Which alternative models are comparable to ChatGPT-4o?＋
Key alternatives in similar price-to-performance tiers include Claude Sonnet 4.5, grok-4-0709, grok-3. We recommend comparing them based on your latency targets, context window needs, and prompt caching benefits using the full comparison tool on this site.