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Why use GPT-5 on OpenRouter?
OpenRouter offers GPT-5 with pay-as-you-go pricing at $1.25/1M input tokens. OpenRouter is a multi-provider LLM aggregator offering unified API access to 300+ models from all major labs and emerging providers, with automatic failover for reliability.
Compare GPT-5 across 4 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Docs fallbackUse the provider REST API or SDKCreate a provider API keymodel: openai/gpt-5openai/gpt-5Request example
openai/gpt-5.Gotchas
- Use provider model ID "openai/gpt-5", not the LLMReference slug "gpt-5".
Compare GPT-5 Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| Replicate API | $1.25 | $10.00 |
| OpenRouter | $1.25 | $10.00 |
| OpenAI API | $1.25 | $10.00 |
| Vercel AI Gateway | $1.25 | $10.00 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $1.25 |
| Output tokens | $10.00 |
Capabilities
About GPT-5
OpenAI's previous intelligent reasoning model with configurable reasoning effort. Released August 2025. Supports minimal, low, medium, and high reasoning levels. Succeeded by GPT-5.1 and later models.
FAQ
What does GPT-5 cost on OpenRouter?
On OpenRouter, GPT-5 costs $1.25 per 1M input tokens and $10 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for GPT-5 on OpenRouter?
GPT-5 supports a 400k token context window on OpenRouter.
How does OpenRouter compare to other GPT-5 providers?
GPT-5 is available from 4 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $1.25/1M tokens from Replicate API.
What API model ID do I use for GPT-5 on OpenRouter?
Use the model ID openai/gpt-5 when calling OpenRouter's API.
Who created GPT-5?
GPT-5 was created by OpenAI as part of the GPT-5 model family.
Is GPT-5 open source?
GPT-5 is not open source; the seed data lists it as proprietary.