--- title: "gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17.md" --- # gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 - Model Details & Comparison > gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 is a chat model from Azure, one of 203 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $1.25 per 1M output tokens, ranking 814 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 69% of models in this category. gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,050K-token context window is in the top 3% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Azure Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,050,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **128,000 Max Output Tokens.** - **128,000 Max Tokens.** - **$0.20 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.25 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 Pricing Overview At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $1.25 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 ranks 814 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 69% of models in this category. gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 is one of 203 Azure chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,050K-token context window places it in the top 3% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-flash-lite-latest | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | | gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | | gemini-3.1-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 | | gpt-5.4-nano | OpenAI | $0.20 | $1.25 | | gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | OpenAI | $0.20 | $1.25 | - [Compare gemini-flash-lite-latest](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-flash-lite-latest.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-lite.md) - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.4-nano.md) - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17.md) - [Check Azure AI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md) - [All Azure pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md) ## FAQ ### Is gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 cheaper than gemini-flash-lite-latest? Yes. gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-flash-lite-latest's $0.25 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 pricing compare to the average chat model? gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 60% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 814 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 69% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.25 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 different from other Azure models? Among Azure's 203 chat models, gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 ranks 40 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17? The most comparable chat models to gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 are: gemini-flash-lite-latest from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano from OpenAI ($0.20/1M 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 large is gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17's context window? gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 supports up to 1,050,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 3% of chat models by context window size (rank 35 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if Azure AI is down? You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure AI 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-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 costs? gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 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 $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.25. ## Related Resources - [Azure models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/azure.md) - [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17) for AI/LLM consumption.*