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title: "gpt-image-1 Cost Calculator - OpenAI"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gpt-image-1 from OpenAI."
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# gpt-image-1 Cost Calculator - OpenAI

> Calculate the cost of using gpt-image-1 from OpenAI.

## Important Links

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## About gpt-image-1

gpt-image-1 is an image generation model from OpenAI, one of 7 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $5.00 per 1M input tokens, ranking 33 out of 38 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 5% of models in this category.

## Pricing

Published OpenAI pricing for gpt-image-1.

- **$5.00 / 1M tokens Input.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Image Generation Mode.**

## How Pricing Compares

At $5.00 per 1M input tokens, gpt-image-1 ranks 33 out of 38 image generation models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $2.00 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 5% of models in this category.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-image-1 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-image-1 | Azure | $5.00 | $40.00 | 0% |
| gpt-image-1.5 | Azure | $5.00 | $32.00 | 0% |
| gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 | Azure | $5.00 | - | 0% |
| gpt-image-2 | Azure | $5.00 | $30.00 | 0% |
| gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 | Azure | $5.00 | $10.00 | 0% |

## More from OpenAI

- [gpt-image-1.5 ($5.00/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-image-1.5.md)
- [gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 ($5.00/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16.md)
- [gpt-image-2 ($5.00/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-image-2.md)
- [gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 ($5.00/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-image-2-2026-04-21.md)

## Related Resources

- [OpenAI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openai.md)
- [gpt-image-1 specifications](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-1.md)
- [All OpenAI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-image-1 cheaper than gpt-image-1?

No. gpt-image-1 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-image-1 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-image-1 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-image-1 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-image-1 pricing compare to the average image generation model?

gpt-image-1 input pricing is $5.00 per 1M tokens, which is 150% above the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 33 out of 38 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 5% of models in this category.

### What makes gpt-image-1 different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 7 image generation models, gpt-image-1 ranks 6 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-image-1?

The most comparable image generation models to gpt-image-1 are: gpt-image-1 from Azure ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-1.5 from Azure ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 from Azure ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2 from Azure ($5.00/1M 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-image-1 costs?

gpt-image-1 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.

## Related Resources

- [All OpenAI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.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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