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Why use GPT-5.3-Codex on OpenAI API?
OpenAI API offers GPT-5.3-Codex with pay-as-you-go pricing at $1.75/1M 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-5.3-Codex across 3 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Python + curlpip install openaiexport OPENAI_API_KEY=...import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(gpt-5.3-codexRequest example
import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI() # reads OPENAI_API_KEY from env
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-5.3-codex",
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-5.3-Codex Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter | $1.75 | $14.00 |
| OpenAI API | $1.75 | $14.00 |
| Vercel AI Gateway | $1.75 | $14.00 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $1.75 |
| Output tokens | $14.00 |
Capabilities
About GPT-5.3-Codex
Most capable agentic coding model from OpenAI. Optimized for long-horizon, agentic coding tasks in the Codex CLI and API. Note: GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark is a distinct ChatGPT Pro research preview (not API-accessible).
FAQ
What does GPT-5.3-Codex cost on OpenAI API?
On OpenAI API, GPT-5.3-Codex costs $1.75 per 1M input tokens and $14.00 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for GPT-5.3-Codex on OpenAI API?
GPT-5.3-Codex supports a 400k token context window on OpenAI API.
How does OpenAI API compare to other GPT-5.3-Codex providers?
GPT-5.3-Codex is available from 3 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $1.75/1M tokens from OpenRouter.
What API model ID do I use for GPT-5.3-Codex on OpenAI API?
Use the model ID gpt-5.3-codex when calling OpenAI API's API.
Who created GPT-5.3-Codex?
GPT-5.3-Codex was created by OpenAI as part of the Codex model family.
Is GPT-5.3-Codex open source?
GPT-5.3-Codex is not open source; the seed data lists it as proprietary.