Model · OpenAI
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GPT-5 is OpenAI's flagship frontier model, optimized for multi-step reasoning, agentic workflows and high-stakes generation. At $5 / $15 per million input/output tokens, it is positioned for premium use cases where accuracy materially affects business outcomes.
Input price
$5
per 1M tokens
Output price
$15
per 1M tokens
Context window
256K
Provider
OpenAI
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Embedded in core workflows. Mixed adoption.
AI-assisted tasks
3 / 3Annual estimate
$19.4K
Total token OpEx for 50 employees · GPT-5
Strengths
- State-of-the-art reasoning
- Strong agentic tool use
- Reliable instruction following
- Long-context coherence
Best for
- Strategy and storylining
- Complex code generation
- Legal and contract analysis
- Customer-facing agents
Frequently asked questions
›How much does GPT-5 cost per million tokens?
GPT-5 is priced at $5 per million input tokens and $15 per million output tokens at list. Volume-tier and committed-use pricing reduces this materially at scale.
›Is GPT-5 cost-effective vs. GPT-5 mini?
For routine drafting and summarization, GPT-5 mini delivers 80–90% of the quality at roughly 5% of the cost. Reserve GPT-5 for tasks where reasoning depth drives realized value.