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title: "gpt-4 Cost Calculator - OpenRouter"
description: "Calculate the cost of using gpt-4 from OpenRouter. Input costs $30.00 and output $60.00 per 1M tokens."
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# gpt-4 Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

> Calculate the cost of using gpt-4 from OpenRouter. Input costs $30.00 and output $60.00 per 1M tokens.

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## About gpt-4

gpt-4 is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 441 chat models they offer. It is priced at $30.00 per 1M input tokens and $60.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 3237 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 0% of models in this category. gpt-4 supports function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Pricing

Published OpenRouter pricing for gpt-4.

- **$30.00 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$60.00 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **8,191 Max Input Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Output Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

gpt-4 supports: Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $30.00 per 1M input tokens and $60.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-4 ranks 3237 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 0% of models in this category.

gpt-4 is one of 441 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, structured output.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs gpt-4 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| kimi-k3 | Fireworks AI | $30.00 | $150.00 | 0% |
| gpt-4 | Azure | $30.00 | $60.00 | 0% |
| gpt-4-0613 | Azure | $30.00 | $60.00 | 0% |
| ft:gpt-4-0613 | OpenAI | $30.00 | $60.00 | 0% |
| gpt-4 | OpenAI | $30.00 | $60.00 | 0% |

## More from OpenRouter

- [aura-2 ($30.00/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/aura-2.md)
- [gpt-5.5-pro ($30.00/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gpt-5.5-pro.md)
- [gpt-5.4-pro ($30.00/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gpt-5.4-pro.md)
- [qwen3-asr-flash-2026-02-10 ($35.00/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3-asr-flash-2026-02-10.md)

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-4 cheaper than kimi-k3?

No. gpt-4 costs $30.00 per 1M input tokens while kimi-k3 costs $30.00 per 1M input tokens, making kimi-k3 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-4 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

gpt-4 input pricing is $30.00 per 1M tokens, which is 5714% above the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 3237 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 0% of models in this category. For output, it costs $60.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes gpt-4 different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 441 chat models, gpt-4 ranks 432 by input cost.

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

The most comparable chat models to gpt-4 are: kimi-k3 from Fireworks AI ($30.00/1M input tokens); gpt-4 from Azure ($30.00/1M input tokens); gpt-4-0613 from Azure ($30.00/1M input tokens); ft:gpt-4-0613 from OpenAI ($30.00/1M 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 OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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-4 costs?

gpt-4 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 $30.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $60.00.

## Related Resources

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