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title: "gpt-3.5-turbo - Model Details & Comparison"
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# gpt-3.5-turbo - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-3.5-turbo from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-3.5-turbo

gpt-3.5-turbo is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1307 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 50% of models in this category. gpt-3.5-turbo supports function calling, structured output. It accepts up to 16K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **16,385 Max Input Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Output Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$1.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-3.5-turbo supports: Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## gpt-3.5-turbo Pricing Overview

At $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, gpt-3.5-turbo ranks 1307 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 50% of models in this category.

gpt-3.5-turbo is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-3.5-turbo with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4.1-mini | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| deepseek-v3p2 | Fireworks AI | $0.56 | $1.68 |
| glm-4p5 | Fireworks AI | $0.55 | $2.19 |
| glm-4p6 | Fireworks AI | $0.55 | $2.19 |

- [Compare gpt-4.1-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini.md)
- [Compare gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14.md)
- [Compare deepseek-v3p2](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/deepseek-v3p2.md)
- [Compare glm-4p5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/glm-4p5.md)
- [Compare glm-4p6](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/glm-4p6.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-3.5-turbo costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gpt-3.5-turbo.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-3.5-turbo cheaper than gpt-4.1-mini?

No. gpt-3.5-turbo costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-mini costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-mini 20% more affordable for input. However, gpt-3.5-turbo may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-3.5-turbo pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-3.5-turbo input pricing is $0.50 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1307 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 50% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gpt-3.5-turbo different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, gpt-3.5-turbo ranks 175 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-3.5-turbo?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-3.5-turbo are: gpt-4.1-mini from Azure ($0.40/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.40/1M input tokens); deepseek-v3p2 from Fireworks AI ($0.56/1M input tokens); glm-4p5 from Fireworks AI ($0.55/1M 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 OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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-3.5-turbo costs?

gpt-3.5-turbo 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 $0.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.50.

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.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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