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

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

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## About gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview

gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview is a chat model from OpenAI, one of 94 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 629 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview supports function calling, audio input, audio output. It accepts up to 128K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published OpenAI pricing for gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview.

- **$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-audio-preview supports: Function Calling, Audio Input, Audio Output, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview ranks 629 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-audio-preview is one of 94 OpenAI chat models, with support for function calling, audio input, audio output.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Google Gemini | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| gemini-2.0-flash-001 | Vertex AI | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| mimo-v2.5 | OpenRouter | $0.14 | $0.28 | -7% |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite:batch | OpenRouter | $0.15 | $1.25 | 0% |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite:batch | OpenRouter | $0.13 | $0.75 | -17% |

## More from OpenAI

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

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

### Is gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview cheaper than gemini-2.0-flash?

Yes. gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-2.0-flash's $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making it 0% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, audio input, audio output, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

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

gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 71% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 629 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-audio-preview different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 94 chat models, gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview ranks 7 by input cost.

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

The most comparable chat models to gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview are: gemini-2.0-flash from Google Gemini ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-001 from Vertex AI ($0.15/1M input tokens); mimo-v2.5 from OpenRouter ($0.14/1M input tokens); gemini-3.5-flash-lite:batch from OpenRouter ($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 OpenAI is down?

You can monitor OpenAI service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenAI 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-audio-preview costs?

gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview 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

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