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# o3-pro - Model Details & Comparison

> o3-pro from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About o3-pro

o3-pro is a responses model from Azure, one of 25 responses models they offer. It is priced at $20.00 per 1M input tokens and $80.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 36 out of 53 responses models by cost and cheaper than 26% of models in this category. o3-pro supports vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output — one of only 3 responses models with this combination. It accepts up to 200K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Azure Provider.**
- **Responses Mode.**
- **200,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **100,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **100,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$20.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$80.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

o3-pro supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## o3-pro Pricing Overview

At $20.00 per 1M input tokens and $80.00 per 1M output tokens, o3-pro ranks 36 out of 53 responses models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $2.75 for responses models, and is cheaper than 26% of models in this category.

o3-pro is one of 25 Azure responses models, one of only 3 responses models combining function calling, reasoning, structured output, vision.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to o3-pro with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.2-pro | OpenAI | $21.00 | $168.00 |
| gpt-5.2-pro-2025-12-11 | OpenAI | $21.00 | $168.00 |
| o3-pro | OpenAI | $20.00 | $80.00 |
| o3-pro-2025-06-10 | OpenAI | $20.00 | $80.00 |
| gpt-5-pro | OpenAI | $15.00 | $120.00 |

- [Compare gpt-5.2-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.2-pro.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.2-pro-2025-12-11](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.2-pro-2025-12-11.md)
- [Compare o3-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/o3-pro.md)
- [Compare o3-pro-2025-06-10](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/o3-pro-2025-06-10.md)
- [Compare gpt-5-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5-pro.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate o3-pro costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/o3-pro.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 o3-pro cheaper than gpt-5.2-pro?

Yes. o3-pro costs $20.00 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5.2-pro's $21.00 per 1M input tokens, making it 5% more affordable. Both are responses models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does o3-pro pricing compare to the average responses model?

o3-pro input pricing is $20.00 per 1M tokens, which is 627% above the median of $2.75 for responses models. It ranks 36 out of 53 responses models by input cost, making it cheaper than 26% of models in this category. For output, it costs $80.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $16.50.

### What makes o3-pro different from other Azure models?

Among Azure's 25 responses models, o3-pro ranks 18 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, reasoning, structured output, vision is shared by only 2 other responses models.

### What are the best alternatives to o3-pro?

The most comparable responses models to o3-pro are: gpt-5.2-pro from OpenAI ($21.00/1M input tokens); gpt-5.2-pro-2025-12-11 from OpenAI ($21.00/1M input tokens); o3-pro from OpenAI ($20.00/1M input tokens); o3-pro-2025-06-10 from OpenAI ($20.00/1M 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 o3-pro costs?

o3-pro 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 $20.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $80.00.

## 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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