OpenAI API
Researched 11d agoAI LabTier 1OpenAI
OpenAI API offers 85 tracked models (61 with output token pricing). This catalog covers coding, rag, and agents; open any model detail page for benchmarks, batch tiers, and migration prompts.
Covers 7 workload areas across 85 tracked models; last verified 2026-09-10.
Use it for
- Teams comparing token and batch pricing across this provider's models
- Operators routing coding, rag, and agents workloads through this API
- Batch buyers auditing discount coverage model-by-model
Do not use it for
- Final benchmark picks without opening the relevant model detail page
Tracked models
85
Models available through this provider
Priced output routes
61
Models with output token pricing tracked
Cheapest output
$0.400
GPT-5 Nano on this route
Batch-ready models
31
Models with discounted batch pricing
Latest model release
2026-09-08
13d since newest release
Freshness
2026-09-10
Researched 11d ago
Routes available via routers & gateways
LiteLLM
GatewayOpen-source Python SDK and proxy server that unifies 100+ LLM APIs behind a single OpenAI-compatible interface, with load balancing, cost tracking, and configurable failover.
OpenRouter
HybridUnified hybrid gateway to 400+ models from 60+ providers via a single OpenAI-compatible API, with optional auto-routing that selects the best model per prompt.
Portkey
GatewayProduction AI gateway routing to 1,600+ LLMs with failover, load balancing, semantic caching, and guardrails; Apache 2.0 core is fully self-hostable with the complete feature set.
AIRouter
RouterCommercial LLM router that analyzes incoming requests and routes to the optimal model for cost/quality/latency via a drop-in OpenAI-compatible API, with a privacy-preserving embedding mode that avoids sending prompt content.
Helicone
GatewayObservability-first AI gateway with routing, caching, rate limiting, and request tracing; Apache 2.0 open-source core with a managed hosted tier for logging and analytics.
Kong AI Gateway
GatewayMulti-LLM AI gateway built on Kong Gateway 3.x, adding semantic routing, load balancing, guardrails, and MCP traffic analytics as plugins over Kong's existing API management platform.
Information
OpenAI is a leading AI research and deployment company dedicated to developing safe and beneficial artificial general intelligence (AGI) for humanity. Their AI platform encompasses a range of cutting-edge technologies and models, including: 1. Large language models like GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) series, which power applications such as ChatGPT for natural language processing and generation. 2. DALL-E, an AI system for creating and editing images from text descriptions. 3. Whisper, an automatic speech recognition system capable of transcribing and translating multiple languages. 4. Codex, which translates natural language to code and powers GitHub Copilot. 5. GPT-4, their most advanced language model, capable of understanding and generating human-like text across a wide range of topics and tasks. OpenAI's platform focuses on continual advancement in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. They prioritize safety and ethics in AI development, aiming to ensure that AGI benefits all of humanity. The company offers APIs and tools for developers to integrate their AI technologies into various applications and services, fostering innovation across industries .
Where this host wins
- Coding: 25 tracked models with SWE-bench / HumanEval-style scores.
- RAG: 36 tracked models with ruler / needle retrieval benchmarks.
- Agentic: 32 tracked models with BFCL, tau-bench, and SWE-bench tool-use coverage.
- Long-context: 39 tracked models with context-token or InfiniteBench-class signal.
Getting started
SDKs & libraries
Platform Overview
OpenAI's AI platform offers a comprehensive suite of advanced technologies designed to revolutionize various applications across industries. At its core, the platform features powerful natural language processing capabilities for generating human-like text, image generation through models like DALL-E, and automatic speech recognition with Whisper. These functionalities are complemented by robust predictive analytics tools that enable businesses to forecast user behavior and automate customer interactions through sophisticated chatbots. The platform's APIs facilitate seamless integration, allowing users to develop custom solutions that leverage machine learning for analyzing large datasets, automating repetitive tasks, and enhancing decision-making processes.
Available Models(85)
View all →All models available as Serverless
| Model | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) | Image (medium) | Batch input (per 1M) | Batch output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT Image 2.5 Flare | — | — | — | ||
| GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst | — | — | — | ||
| GPT-6 Astra | $10 | $50 | — | $5(-50%) | $25(-50%) |
| GPT-5.6 Luna | $1.00 | $6.00 | — | $0.50(-50%) | $3.00(-50%) |
| GPT-5.6 Sol | $5.00 | $30.00 | — | $2.50(-50%) | $15.00(-50%) |
| GPT-5.6 Terra | $2.50 | $15.00 | — | $1.25(-50%) | $7.50(-50%) |
| GPT-Live-1 | — | — | — | ||
| GPT Realtime 2 | $32 | $64 | — | — | — |
| GPT Realtime Translate | — | — | — | ||
| GPT Realtime Whisper | — | — | — |