--- title: "gpt-image-1-mini - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gpt-image-1-mini from OpenRouter: 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/openrouter/gpt-image-1-mini" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gpt-image-1-mini.md" --- # gpt-image-1-mini - Model Details & Comparison > gpt-image-1-mini from OpenRouter: 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-image-1-mini gpt-image-1-mini is an image generation model from OpenRouter, one of 5 image generation models they offer. It is priced at $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 26 out of 43 image generation models by cost and cheaper than 40% of models in this category. gpt-image-1-mini supports vision, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 4 image generation models with this combination. Its 400K-token context window is in the top 7% among image generation models. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Image Generation Mode.** - **400,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **400,000 Max Tokens.** - **$2.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$2.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gpt-image-1-mini supports: Vision, Prompt Caching, Response Schema. ## gpt-image-1-mini Pricing Overview At $2.50 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, gpt-image-1-mini ranks 26 out of 43 image generation models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $2.00 for image generation models, and is cheaper than 40% of models in this category. gpt-image-1-mini is one of 5 OpenRouter image generation models, one of only 4 image generation models combining prompt caching, structured output, vision. its 400K-token context window places it in the top 7% of image generation models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gpt-image-1-mini with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-3-pro-image | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-3-pro-image-preview | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | | deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025 | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-3-pro-image-preview | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | | deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025 | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | - [Compare gemini-3-pro-image](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3-pro-image.md) - [Compare gemini-3-pro-image-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3-pro-image-preview.md) - [Compare deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025.md) - [Compare gemini-3-pro-image-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3-pro-image-preview.md) - [Compare deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gpt-image-1-mini costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gpt-image-1-mini.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-image-1-mini cheaper than gemini-3-pro-image? No. gpt-image-1-mini costs $2.50 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3-pro-image costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3-pro-image 20% more affordable for input. However, gpt-image-1-mini may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does gpt-image-1-mini pricing compare to the average image generation model? gpt-image-1-mini input pricing is $2.50 per 1M tokens, which is 25% above the median of $2.00 for image generation models. It ranks 26 out of 43 image generation models by input cost, making it cheaper than 40% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $3.00. ### What makes gpt-image-1-mini different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 5 image generation models, gpt-image-1-mini ranks 1 by input cost. Its combination of prompt caching, structured output, vision is shared by only 3 other image generation models. ### What are the best alternatives to gpt-image-1-mini? The most comparable image generation models to gpt-image-1-mini are: gemini-3-pro-image from Google Gemini ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3-pro-image-preview from Google Gemini ($2.00/1M input tokens); deep-research-pro-preview-12-2025 from Google Gemini ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3-pro-image-preview from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M 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 large is gpt-image-1-mini's context window? gpt-image-1-mini supports up to 400,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 7% of image generation models by context window size (rank 3 of 42). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### 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-image-1-mini costs? gpt-image-1-mini 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 $2.50. ## 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) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gpt-image-1-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gpt-image-1-mini) for AI/LLM consumption.*