GPT-5 Image pricing & benchmarks
Released Oct 14, 2025 · served by 1 provider
What GPT-5 Image is
[GPT-5](https://openrouter.ai/openai/gpt-5) Image combines OpenAI's GPT-5 model with state-of-the-art image generation capabilities. It offers major improvements in reasoning, code quality, and user experience while incorporating GPT Image 1's superior instruction following,...
- Model ID:
openai/gpt-5-image - Modality: text+image+file->text+image
- Tool calling: not supported · Structured output: supported
Providers and prices for GPT-5 Image
The same model costs different amounts depending on who serves it. Prices are per 1M tokens, cheapest first. Uptime and throughput are OpenRouter's rolling measurements, not vendor claims.
| Provider | Input | Output | Context | Quant | Uptime 24h | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAIcheapest | $10.00 | $10.00 | 400K | — | 100.0% | — |
GPT-5 Image benchmark results
Design Arena head-to-head results, as reported through the OpenRouter model API.
| Category | Arena | Rank | Elo | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| graphicdesign | models | #7 | 1199 | 49.3% |
| image | models | #7 | 1214 | 54.1% |
| logo | models | #7 | 1216 | 53.2% |
FAQ
How much does the GPT-5 Image API cost?
$10.00 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens. A typical workload of 1M input + 300K output tokens costs about $13.00.
Is GPT-5 Image free?
No. It is a paid model starting at $10.00 per 1M input tokens, though some providers offer trial credits.
Which provider is cheapest for GPT-5 Image?
OpenAI at $10.00 input / $10.00 output per 1M tokens.
Can I self-host GPT-5 Image?
No. GPT-5 Image is closed-weight and only available through hosted APIs.