Calculate the cost of using gpt-image-1 from OpenRouter for your AI applications
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gpt-image-1 is an image generation model from OpenRouter, one of 5 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $10.00 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 36 out of 36 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 0% of models in this category. gpt-image-1 supports vision, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 4 image generation models with this combination. Its 400K-token context window is in the top 16% among image generation models.
Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.
Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 400,000 input tokens.
At $10.00 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-image-1 ranks 36 out of 36 image generation models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $2.25 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 0% of models in this category.
gpt-image-1 is one of 5 OpenRouter image generation models, one of only 4 image generation models combining prompt caching, structured output, vision. its 400K-token context window places it in the top 16% of image generation models.
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens | vs gpt-image-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gpt-image-2 | Azure | $5.00 | $30.00 | -50% |
| gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 | Azure | $5.00 | $10.00 | -50% |
| gpt-image-1.5 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 | -50% |
Similar image generation models from other providers
No. gpt-image-1 costs $10.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-image-2 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-image-2 50% more affordable for input. However, gpt-image-1 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.
gpt-image-1 input pricing is $10.00 per 1M tokens, which is 344% above the median of $2.25 for image generation models. It ranks 36 out of 36 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 0% of models in this category. For output, it costs $10.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $10.00.
Among OpenRouter's 5 image generation models, gpt-image-1 ranks 5 by input cost. Its combination of prompt caching, structured output, vision is shared by only 3 other image generation models.
The most comparable image generation models to gpt-image-1 are: gpt-image-2 from Azure ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 from Azure ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-1.5 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 from OpenAI ($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.
gpt-image-1 supports up to 400,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 16% of image generation models by context window size (rank 2 of 19). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.
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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. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $10.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $10.00.