Compare prices for the same model
USD per output image for the same model and setting. Input and extra operations may add to the total.
| Model and setting | Provider and gateway references | API429 |
|---|---|---|
GPT Image 2 · Low · 1024×1024gpt-image-2size=L_SQ | OpenAI Standard: $0.006 estimated output image cost | $0.0018Current public rate |
GPT Image 2 · Medium · 1024×1024gpt-image-2size=M_SQ | OpenAI Standard: $0.053 estimated output image cost | $0.0159Current public rate |
GPT Image 2 · High · 1024×1024gpt-image-2size=H_SQ | OpenAI Standard: $0.211 estimated output image cost | $0.0633Current public rate |
GPT Image 2.5 flaregpt-image-2.5-flare | OpenAI Standard: Image: $8 input / $2 cache / $30 output per 1M tokens; text input $5. A matching fixed per-image equivalent has not been verified. | $0.0159Current public rate |
GPT Image 2.5 sunburstgpt-image-2.5-sunburst | OpenAI Standard: Image: $8 input / $2 cache / $30 output per 1M tokens; text input $5. A matching fixed per-image equivalent has not been verified. | $0.0633Current public rate |
A missing matching quote does not establish that the provider has no such model. Check the original source for the complete catalog and contract terms.
The same workload, three budgets
10,000 billable output images in the exact setting below. Input, extras, retries and rejected outputs are not included.
| Setting | Compared offer | API429 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT Image 2 · Low · 1024×1024 | OpenAI Standard$60 | $18 | $42API429 costs less |
| GPT Image 2 · Medium · 1024×1024 | OpenAI Standard$530 | $159 | $371API429 costs less |
| GPT Image 2 · High · 1024×1024 | OpenAI Standard$2,110 | $633 | $1,477API429 costs less |
No per-image saving is calculated for GPT Image 2.5 because the direct offer uses a different billing unit without a verified matching output estimate.
GPT Image 2: matching quality and size
For GPT Image 2, compare 1024×1024 at the same Low, Medium or High setting. Official guide prices are output estimates; input tokens add to the bill. Low pricing cannot be compared with High or reused for 2K and 4K.
API429 lists distinct GPT Image 2 size rates. SQ represents the 1024×1024 square setting, NS a rectangular setting; L/M/H mean Low/Medium/High. Auto is charged as High. The full table below preserves the conditions for other sizes.
GPT Image 2.5: token and per-image billing
OpenAI publishes token rates for Flare and Sunburst, while API429 publishes a fixed output-image rate. Without a verified match for size, quality and token count, a universal saving percentage would be unsupported. The table retains the official billing units next to our rate.
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All published OpenAI / GPT Image rates in API429
These rows come from the live public API429 catalog, including conditional rates. Publication is separate from access under your key. GET /v1/models confirms your permitted models.
| Model | Rate and condition |
|---|---|
GPT Image 2gpt-image-2 | $1.5 / 1,000,000 cache-write input tokens $1.5 / 1,000,000 cached input tokens $0.2532000006 / 1 images · size=A_2K $0.5008921884 / 1 images · size=A_4K $0.0495 / 1 images · size=A_NS $0.0633000006 / 1 images · size=A_SQ $0.2532000006 / 1 images · size=H_2K $0.5008921884 / 1 images · size=H_4K $0.0495 / 1 images · size=H_NS $0.0633000006 / 1 images · size=H_SQ $0.0072 / 1 images · size=L_2K $0.0142382808 / 1 images · size=L_4K $0.0014999994 / 1 images · size=L_NS $0.0018 / 1 images · size=L_SQ $0.0635999994 / 1 images · size=M_2K $0.1257679692 / 1 images · size=M_4K $0.0122999994 / 1 images · size=M_NS $0.0158999994 / 1 images · size=M_SQ $1.5 / 1,000,000 input tokens |
GPT Image 2.5 Flaregpt-image-2.5-flare | $0.0159 / 1 images |
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburstgpt-image-2.5-sunburst | $0.0633 / 1 images |
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Sources and comparison method
Reference rates checked October 2, 2026. Recheck after a model release, promotion or pricing change. Reference figures are hidden after their review deadline; current API429 prices load from the public catalog. Neither individual contracts nor discounts are inferred.