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# gpt-image-1 - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-image-1 from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

## Important Links

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## About gpt-image-1

gpt-image-1 is an image generation model from Azure, one of 9 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $40.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 27 out of 43 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 5% of models in this category.

## Specifications

- **Azure Provider.**
- **Image Generation Mode.**
- **$5.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$40.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## gpt-image-1 Pricing Overview

At $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $40.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-image-1 ranks 27 out of 43 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.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-image-1 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-image-1.5 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| gpt-image-2 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 | OpenAI | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| gpt-image-1 | OpenAI | $5.00 | - |

- [Compare gpt-image-1.5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-1.5.md)
- [Compare gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16.md)
- [Compare gpt-image-2](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-2.md)
- [Compare gpt-image-2-2026-04-21](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-2-2026-04-21.md)
- [Compare gpt-image-1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-image-1.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-image-1 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/gpt-image-1.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-image-1 cheaper than gpt-image-1.5?

No. gpt-image-1 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-image-1.5 costs $5.00 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-image-1.5 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 27 out of 43 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 5% of models in this category. For output, it costs $40.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $3.00.

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

Among Azure's 9 image generation models, gpt-image-1 ranks 3 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-1.5 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-1.5-2025-12-16 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2 from OpenAI ($5.00/1M input tokens); gpt-image-2-2026-04-21 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.

### 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-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. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $5.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $40.00.

## 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)

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