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OpenAI Pricing
Pricing Disclaimer
OpenAI’s pricing is dynamic and may change at any time. For the most current rates, please visit openai.com/pricing.
OpenAI categorizes its foundation models into three primary types—text, image, and audio—each charged using a distinct unit:
| Model Category | Billing Unit | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Text | 1,000 tokens | ~750 words per 1,000 tokens |
| Image | Per generated image | Cost varies by image resolution |
| Audio (Whisper) | Per second of audio | Charged by duration (transcription/translation) |
Measuring Token Usage
A token corresponds to roughly 0.75 English words. Tools like tiktoken help estimate token counts before you send requests.
Text-Based Use Cases
Text models support a variety of tasks, each billed per 1,000 tokens:
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Word/Code Completion | Predictive text or code generation |
| Chat | Conversational AI interactions |
| Embeddings | Semantic vector generation |
| Fine-Tuning | Custom model training |
Stay Up to Date
Always check the official pricing page before planning your integration or budgeting for production workloads.
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