--- title: "gpt-4o-mini-tts - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gpt-4o-mini-tts from OpenAI: 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/openai/gpt-4o-mini-tts" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-4o-mini-tts.md" --- # gpt-4o-mini-tts - Model Details & Comparison > gpt-4o-mini-tts from OpenAI: 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-4o-mini-tts gpt-4o-mini-tts is an audio speech model from OpenAI, one of 3 audio speech models they offer. It is priced at $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 4 out of 8 audio speech models by cost and cheaper than 25% of models in this category. ## Specifications - **OpenAI Provider.** - **Audio speech Mode.** - **$2.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$10.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## gpt-4o-mini-tts Pricing Overview At $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-4o-mini-tts ranks 4 out of 8 audio speech models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $2.50 for audio speech models, and is cheaper than 25% of models in this category. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gpt-4o-mini-tts with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-4o-mini-tts | Azure | $0.60 | $10.00 | | tts-1 | Azure | $15.00 | - | | tts-1-hd | Azure | $30.00 | - | | gemini-2.5-flash-preview-tts | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $10.00 | | playai-tts | Groq | - | - | - [Compare gpt-4o-mini-tts](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-tts.md) - [Compare tts-1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/tts-1.md) - [Compare tts-1-hd](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/tts-1-hd.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-preview-tts](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-preview-tts.md) - [Compare playai-tts](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/groq/playai-tts.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gpt-4o-mini-tts costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-4o-mini-tts.md) - [Check OpenAI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openai.md) - [All OpenAI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md) ## FAQ ### Is gpt-4o-mini-tts cheaper than gpt-4o-mini-tts? No. gpt-4o-mini-tts costs $2.50 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4o-mini-tts costs $0.60 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4o-mini-tts 76% more affordable for input. However, gpt-4o-mini-tts may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gpt-4o-mini-tts pricing compare to the average audio speech model? gpt-4o-mini-tts input pricing is $2.50 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $2.50 for audio speech models. It ranks 4 out of 8 audio speech models by input cost, making it cheaper than 25% of models in this category. For output, it costs $10.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $10.00. ### What makes gpt-4o-mini-tts different from other OpenAI models? Among OpenAI's 3 audio speech models, gpt-4o-mini-tts ranks 1 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gpt-4o-mini-tts? The most comparable audio speech models to gpt-4o-mini-tts are: gpt-4o-mini-tts from Azure ($0.60/1M input tokens); tts-1 from Azure ($15.00/1M input tokens); tts-1-hd from Azure ($30.00/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-preview-tts from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M 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 OpenAI is down? You can monitor OpenAI service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenAI 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-4o-mini-tts costs? gpt-4o-mini-tts 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 $2.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $10.00. ## Related Resources - [OpenAI models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openai.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/openai/gpt-4o-mini-tts](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-4o-mini-tts) for AI/LLM consumption.*