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# gpt-5-nano - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-5-nano from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-5-nano

gpt-5-nano is a chat model from OpenAI, one of 91 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.05 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 113 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 94% of models in this category. gpt-5-nano supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 272K-token context window is in the top 19% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenAI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **272,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.05 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-5-nano supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input.

## gpt-5-nano Pricing Overview

At $0.05 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5-nano ranks 113 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 94% of models in this category.

gpt-5-nano is one of 91 OpenAI chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 272K-token context window places it in the top 19% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-5-nano with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.06 | $0.44 |
| gpt-5-nano | Azure | $0.05 | $0.40 |
| gpt-5-nano | OpenRouter | $0.05 | $0.40 |
| glm-4.7-flash | OpenRouter | $0.06 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |

- [Compare gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07.md)
- [Compare gpt-5-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-nano.md)
- [Compare gpt-5-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gpt-5-nano.md)
- [Compare glm-4.7-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/glm-4.7-flash.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-5-nano costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-5-nano.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-5-nano cheaper than gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07?

Yes. gpt-5-nano costs $0.05 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07's $0.06 per 1M input tokens, making it 10% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does gpt-5-nano pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-5-nano input pricing is $0.05 per 1M tokens, which is 90% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 113 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 94% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gpt-5-nano different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 91 chat models, gpt-5-nano ranks 1 by input cost. It is the most affordable OpenAI model with web search support.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-5-nano?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-5-nano are: gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.06/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from Azure ($0.05/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from OpenRouter ($0.05/1M input tokens); glm-4.7-flash from OpenRouter ($0.06/1M 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.

### Is gpt-5-nano the cheapest chat model with web search?

Yes. At $0.05 per 1M input tokens, gpt-5-nano is the most affordable chat model that supports web search. This makes it a strong option for web search-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters.

### How large is gpt-5-nano's context window?

gpt-5-nano supports up to 272,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 19% of chat models by context window size (rank 506 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### 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-5-nano costs?

gpt-5-nano 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 $0.05 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.40.

## Related Resources

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- [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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