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Why use GPT-4o-mini on OpenAI API?
OpenAI API offers GPT-4o-mini with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.15/1M input tokens. OpenAI is a leading AI research and deployment company dedicated to developing safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence (AGI) for humanity.
Compare GPT-4o-mini across 4 providers to find the best fit for your use caseInput / 1M
$0.15
Output / 1M
$0.60
Cache
read $0.075
Batch
Not sourced
Setup recipe
Python + curlInstall
pip install openaiAuth
export OPENAI_API_KEY=...Call
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(Model ID
gpt-4o-miniRequest example
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4o-mini",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)Gotchas
- Use the model slug directly, e.g. "gpt-4o" or "gpt-4.1-mini".
- The examples expect OPENAI_API_KEY; rename it only if your application config maps the new variable.
Compare GPT-4o-mini Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI API | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| Azure OpenAI | — | — |
| OpenRouter | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| Vercel AI Gateway | $0.15 | $0.60 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $0.15 |
| Output tokens | $0.60 |
Capabilities
Structured OutputsPrompt CachingBatch APIFine-tuning
About GPT-4o-mini
OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini available via OpenRouter. Pricing: $0.15/1M input, $0.6/1M output.
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Model Specs
Released2024-07-18
Context128k
ArchitectureDecoder Only
Knowledge cutoff2023-10