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# o3-deep-research - Model Details & Comparison

> o3-deep-research from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About o3-deep-research

o3-deep-research is a responses model from OpenAI, one of 23 responses models they offer. It is priced at $10.00 per 1M input tokens and $40.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 31 out of 53 responses models by cost and cheaper than 40% of models in this category. o3-deep-research supports vision, function calling, web search, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 5 responses models with this combination. It accepts up to 200K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenAI Provider.**
- **Responses Mode.**
- **200,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **100,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **100,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$10.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$40.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

o3-deep-research supports: Function Calling, Vision, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input.

## o3-deep-research Pricing Overview

At $10.00 per 1M input tokens and $40.00 per 1M output tokens, o3-deep-research ranks 31 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 40% of models in this category.

o3-deep-research is one of 23 OpenAI responses models, one of only 5 responses models combining function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision, web search.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to o3-deep-research with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| o3-deep-research | Azure | $10.00 | $40.00 |
| gpt-5-pro | Azure | $15.00 | $120.00 |
| openai.gpt-5.6-sol | Bedrock Mantle | $5.50 | $33.00 |
| openai.gpt-5.5 | Bedrock Mantle | $5.50 | $33.00 |
| o3-pro | Azure | $20.00 | $80.00 |

- [Compare o3-deep-research](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/o3-deep-research.md)
- [Compare gpt-5-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-pro.md)
- [Compare openai.gpt-5.6-sol](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock_mantle/openai.gpt-5.6-sol.md)
- [Compare openai.gpt-5.5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock_mantle/openai.gpt-5.5.md)
- [Compare o3-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/o3-pro.md)

## Related Resources

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- [All OpenAI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md)

## FAQ

### Is o3-deep-research cheaper than o3-deep-research?

No. o3-deep-research costs $10.00 per 1M input tokens while o3-deep-research costs $10.00 per 1M input tokens, making o3-deep-research 0% more affordable for input. However, o3-deep-research may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

o3-deep-research input pricing is $10.00 per 1M tokens, which is 264% above the median of $2.75 for responses models. It ranks 31 out of 53 responses models by input cost, making it cheaper than 40% of models in this category. For output, it costs $40.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $16.50.

### What makes o3-deep-research different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 23 responses models, o3-deep-research ranks 10 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, prompt caching, structured output, vision, web search is shared by only 4 other responses models.

### What are the best alternatives to o3-deep-research?

The most comparable responses models to o3-deep-research are: o3-deep-research from Azure ($10.00/1M input tokens); gpt-5-pro from Azure ($15.00/1M input tokens); openai.gpt-5.6-sol from Bedrock Mantle ($5.50/1M input tokens); openai.gpt-5.5 from Bedrock Mantle ($5.50/1M 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 o3-deep-research costs?

o3-deep-research 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 $10.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $40.00.

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