GPT Audio Pricing
BalancedOpenAI · 128K tokens context
GPT Audio from OpenAI costs $2.50 per 1 million input tokens and $10.00 per 1 million output tokens as of June 2026 (live OpenRouter data). The model supports a 128,000-token context window (approximately 96,000 words) with a 16K-token maximum output. A typical 1,000-token request costs $0.0025 in input charges; a 10,000-token request costs $0.0250.
| Input price | $2.50 / 1M tokens |
|---|---|
| Output price | $10.00 / 1M tokens |
| Output / input ratio | 4.0× |
| Context window | 128,000 tokens (~96,000 words) |
| Maximum output | 16,384 tokens |
| Cost per 1K tokens (input) | $0.0025 |
| Tier | Balanced |
| Last verified |
The gpt-audio model is OpenAI's first generally available audio model. The new snapshot features an upgraded decoder for more natural sounding voices and maintains better voice consistency.
Input Price
$2.50
per 1 million tokens
Output Price
$10.00
per 1 million tokens
Context Window
128K tokens
max 16K output
Cost Examples
| Request Type | Tokens | Input Cost | Output Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 word article | 1,333 | $0.00333 | $0.004 |
| 10-page document (2,500 words) | 3,333 | $0.00833 | $0.01 |
| 1,000 lines of code | 5,000 | $0.0125 | $0.015 |
| 100K token document | 100,000 | $0.25 | $0.30 |
Output cost estimated at 30% of input token count. Use the calculator for exact figures.
Strengths
- ✓Strong general-purpose performance
- ✓Strong general-purpose performance
- ✓Strong general-purpose performance
Limitations
- –Quality and availability can vary by hosting provider
- –Quality and availability can vary by hosting provider
Best Use Cases
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