OpenAI · gpt-5.5

GPT-5.5 pricing (October 2026)

OpenAI lists GPT-5.5 at $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens.

On Crazyrouter the same model is $3.25 / $19.50 — 35% below list price.

That is $0.005 / $0.03 per 1K tokens. GPT-5.5 is the #36 cheapest of the 38 chat models we track, by input price. 1.3× the price of GPT-5.6 Sol. Through Crazyrouter you save $1.75 on every 1M input tokens versus list.

Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.

Call GPT-5.5 at $3.25 in / $19.50 out per 1M tokens. Same model, same API, no plan — pay per token.

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Looking for the ChatGPT / Claude app subscription price? That is a separate consumer product sold by OpenAI. This page is the developer API price per token.

Crazyrouter · Token pricing tiers

USD / 1M tokens. Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.

Input tokens per requestInputOutputCache readCache writeCache write (1h)
≤ 272,000$3.25$19.50$0.325——
> 272,000$6.50$29.25$0.65——

OpenAI · Token pricing tiers

USD / 1M tokens. Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.

Input tokens per requestInputOutputCache readCache writeCache write (1h)
≤ 272,000$5.00$30.00$0.50——
> 272,000$10.00$45.00$1.00——

GPT-5.5 price by provider

USD per 1M tokens. Cloud prices are the base tier in the default region; the linked source is authoritative.

Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.

ProviderInputCached inputOutputContextSource
OpenAI$5.00$0.50$30.001.1MOpenAI
Azure$5.00$0.50$30.00922KAzure OpenAI
AWS Bedrock$5.00$0.50$30.001.1MAWS Bedrock
Google Vertex AINo verified quote
OpenRouterNo verified quote
Crazyrouter$3.25$0.325$19.501.1Mcrazyrouter.com

per 1M tokens · Snapshot Oct 24, 2026

What GPT-5.5 costs per month

Three typical workloads, priced on each provider from the table above.

Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.

WorkloadOpenAIAzureAWS BedrockCrazyrouter
Prototype: 10M in / 2M out$110.00$110.00$110.00$71.50
Product: 100M in / 20M out$1,100$1,100$1,100$715.00
Scale: 1B in / 200M out$11,000$11,000$11,000$7,150

Price changes

  • Sep 3, 2026 — OpenRouter started listing GPT-5.5 at $5.00 / $30.00 per 1M.
  • Apr 25, 2026 — Azure started listing GPT-5.5 at $5.00 / $30.00 per 1M.
  • Apr 23, 2026 — OpenAI started listing GPT-5.5 at $5.00 / $30.00 per 1M.

Alternatives to GPT-5.5

Same-family models and cheaper options for similar tasks.

GPT-5.5 pricing FAQ

How much does GPT-5.5 cost?

OpenAI charges $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens. Through Crazyrouter the same model is $3.25 / $19.50. Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.

What is cached input pricing?

Tokens that repeat an earlier prompt prefix are billed at the cached rate ($0.50 per 1M when supported) instead of the full input price. Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.

Is there a batch discount?

Yes. OpenAI offers batch pricing at $2.50 in / $15.00 out per 1M tokens for asynchronous jobs. Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.

Is GPT-5.5 cheaper on Azure, Bedrock or Vertex?

Cloud providers usually match the list price and add regional or provisioned tiers; see the table above for the base rate on each. Crazyrouter applies its discount on top of list. Base-tier rates shown; longer requests can cost more. Monthly estimates assume every request stays in the first tier.

Sources and method

Provider reference prices use LiteLLM data and maintained entries. Provider links are references, not proof of daily official verification. Snapshot: Oct 24, 2026. Crazyrouter rates come from our billing table; confirm current prices, region and terms with the provider before purchase.

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