--- title: "openai-gpt-5-nano - Model Details & Comparison" description: "openai-gpt-5-nano from Snowflake: 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/snowflake/openai-gpt-5-nano" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/snowflake/openai-gpt-5-nano.md" --- # openai-gpt-5-nano - Model Details & Comparison > openai-gpt-5-nano from Snowflake: 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 openai-gpt-5-nano openai-gpt-5-nano is a chat model from Snowflake, one of 19 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 594 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 77% of models in this category. openai-gpt-5-nano supports function calling, structured output. Its 5,000K-token context window is in the top 0% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Snowflake Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **5,000,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **16,384 Max Output Tokens.** - **16,384 Max Tokens.** - **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.60 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities openai-gpt-5-nano supports: Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema. ## openai-gpt-5-nano Pricing Overview At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $0.60 per 1M output tokens, openai-gpt-5-nano ranks 594 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 77% of models in this category. openai-gpt-5-nano is one of 19 Snowflake chat models, with support for function calling, structured output. its 5,000K-token context window places it in the top 0% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to openai-gpt-5-nano with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-oss-120b | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 | | gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 | | gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 | | deepseek-chat | DeepSeek | $0.14 | $0.28 | | deepseek-v4-flash | Fireworks AI | $0.14 | $0.28 | - [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-oss-120b.md) - [Compare gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18.md) - [Compare gpt-4o-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini.md) - [Compare deepseek-chat](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepseek/deepseek-chat.md) - [Compare deepseek-v4-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/deepseek-v4-flash.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate openai-gpt-5-nano costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/snowflake/model/openai-gpt-5-nano.md) - [All Snowflake pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/snowflake.md) ## FAQ ### Is openai-gpt-5-nano cheaper than gpt-oss-120b? No. openai-gpt-5-nano costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while gpt-oss-120b costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-oss-120b 0% more affordable for input. However, openai-gpt-5-nano may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does openai-gpt-5-nano pricing compare to the average chat model? openai-gpt-5-nano input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 70% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 594 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 77% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes openai-gpt-5-nano different from other Snowflake models? Among Snowflake's 19 chat models, openai-gpt-5-nano ranks 1 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to openai-gpt-5-nano? The most comparable chat models to openai-gpt-5-nano are: gpt-oss-120b from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); deepseek-chat from DeepSeek ($0.14/1M 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 openai-gpt-5-nano's context window? openai-gpt-5-nano supports up to 5,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 0% of chat models by context window size (rank 6 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate openai-gpt-5-nano costs? openai-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 $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.60. ## Related Resources - [Snowflake models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/snowflake.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/snowflake/openai-gpt-5-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/snowflake/openai-gpt-5-nano) for AI/LLM consumption.*