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title: "gpt-4o-mini Cost Calculator - Azure"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gpt-4o-mini from Azure. Input costs $0.15 and output $0.60 per 1M tokens."
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# gpt-4o-mini Cost Calculator - Azure

> Calculate the cost of using gpt-4o-mini from Azure. Input costs $0.15 and output $0.60 per 1M tokens.

## Important Links

- [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md)
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## About gpt-4o-mini

gpt-4o-mini is a chat model from Azure, one of 223 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 607 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. gpt-4o-mini supports vision, function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 128K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published Azure pricing for gpt-4o-mini.

- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.60 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **128,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Output Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gpt-4o-mini supports: Function Calling, Vision, Parallel Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, gpt-4o-mini ranks 607 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 78% of models in this category.

gpt-4o-mini is one of 223 Azure chat models, with support for vision, function calling, structured output.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-4o-mini |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | FriendliAI | $0.15 | $0.50 | 0% |
| gemini-2.0-flash-001 | Vertex AI | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Google Gemini | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| gemini-2.0-flash-001 | Google Gemini | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| gpt-4o-mini | OpenAI | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |

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- [gpt-4o-mini ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/gpt-4o-mini.md)
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## Related Resources

- [Azure AI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md)
- [gpt-4o-mini specifications](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini.md)
- [All Azure pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-4o-mini cheaper than GLM-5.3-Flash?

No. gpt-4o-mini costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while GLM-5.3-Flash costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making GLM-5.3-Flash 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-4o-mini may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-4o-mini pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-4o-mini input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 71% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 607 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes gpt-4o-mini different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 223 chat models, gpt-4o-mini ranks 22 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-4o-mini?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-4o-mini are: GLM-5.3-Flash from FriendliAI ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-001 from Vertex AI ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash from Google Gemini ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-001 from Google Gemini ($0.15/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I check if Azure AI is down?

You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure AI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate gpt-4o-mini costs?

gpt-4o-mini is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.60.

## Related Resources

- [All Azure pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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