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gpt-audio-mini Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using gpt-audio-mini from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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gpt-audio-mini Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 128,000 tokens

Max: 16,384 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00060000
Output Cost$0.002400
Total Cost$0.003000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000006000 per token
Output: $0.00000240 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Audio Input
Audio Output

Limits

Max Input Tokens128,000
Max Output Tokens16,384
Max Tokens16,384

About gpt-audio-mini

gpt-audio-mini is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 355 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1446 out of 2661 chat models by cost and cheaper than 45% of models in this category. gpt-audio-mini supports function calling, audio input, audio output, structured output — one of only 3 chat models with this combination. It accepts up to 128K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.60 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$2.40 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens128,000
Maximum Output Tokens16,384
Maximum Total Tokens16,384

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 128,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 16,384 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Audio Input - Accept audio data as input
Audio Output - Generate audio responses
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How gpt-audio-mini Pricing Compares

At $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.40 per 1M output tokens, gpt-audio-mini ranks 1446 out of 2661 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 45% of models in this category.

gpt-audio-mini is one of 355 OpenRouter chat models, one of only 3 chat models combining audio input, audio output, function calling, structured output.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gpt-audio-mini
gpt-audio-miniOpenAI$0.60$2.400%
gpt-audio-mini-2025-10-06OpenAI$0.60$2.400%
gpt-audio-mini-2025-12-15OpenAI$0.60$2.400%

Alternatives to gpt-audio-mini

Similar chat models from other providers

OpenAI
gpt-audio-mini
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Google Gemini
gemini-3.1-flash-live-preview
$0.75/1M input
+25% vs gpt-audio-mini
Azure
gpt-5.4-mini
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is gpt-audio-mini cheaper than gpt-audio-mini?

No. gpt-audio-mini costs $0.60 per 1M input tokens while gpt-audio-mini costs $0.60 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-audio-mini 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-audio-mini may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does gpt-audio-mini pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-audio-mini input pricing is $0.60 per 1M tokens, which is 20% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1446 out of 2661 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 45% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes gpt-audio-mini different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 355 chat models, gpt-audio-mini ranks 182 by input cost. Its combination of audio input, audio output, function calling, structured output is shared by only 2 other chat models.

What are the best alternatives to gpt-audio-mini?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-audio-mini are: gpt-audio-mini from OpenAI ($0.60/1M input tokens); gpt-audio-mini-2025-10-06 from OpenAI ($0.60/1M input tokens); gpt-audio-mini-2025-12-15 from OpenAI ($0.60/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-live-preview from Google Gemini ($0.75/1M 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.

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How do I calculate gpt-audio-mini costs?

gpt-audio-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 $0.60 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.40.