OpenAI model
o1
Channel-by-channel prices for o1, with sample costs and a short guide on when and how to use this OpenAI model.
Official list
Sample cost = estimated USD for 1,000,000 input + 250,000 output tokens (not per-credit). Input/Output columns are USD per 1M tokens.
Input / 1M
$15.00
Output / 1M
$60.00
Context
200K
Sample cost
$30.00
Official list
Official lists · o1 · 2026-08-28
Usage guide
o1 is listed under OpenAI. Use the steps below to call it on the official API, then compare third-party channels for cost.
How to use this model
- 1Open the official OpenAI console and create an API key.
- 2Set the model id to o1 (or the id shown on the official docs).
- 3Send a small test request, then compare sample cost on this page before scaling.
- 4For production, prefer the official API for SLA/compliance; use relays only after comparing price and reliability.
When to use it
- • Pick OpenAI when you need this models quality/latency profile on the official API.
- • Compare sample cost across channels before locking a production provider.
- • Prefer official for SLAs and compliance; aggregators for routing flexibility.
Official vs third-party
The table above lists every channel we track for o1. OpenRouter and other aggregators may add markup or discounts versus the vendor list price.
Need full docs, rate limits, and the latest model card? Continue on the official site.
Credits & startup promos
Official free tiers and startup programs for OpenAI. Always verify on the provider site.
- Apply on OpenAI
Message limits · Rate-limited messages (varies by demand)
ChatGPT web and mobile free plan. Message limits and model access vary by demand — separate from OpenAI API billing.
- Apply on OpenAI
Startup credits · Varies (partner path)
OpenAI for Startups (and selected VC / accelerator partners) can grant prepaid API credits that spend against the OpenAI Platform — GPT and related models billed like normal API usage. This is not ChatGPT Plus / Team / Enterprise seat billing: winning a grant does not refill ChatGPT messages. Typical path: your investor or accelerator nominates you, or you apply through openai.com/startups when the window is open; OpenAI reviews stage, product, and use case, then issues credits into the API org if approved.
Third-party / relays
3 third-party quotes tracked for o1 — OpenRouter, relays, and other aggregators compared to the official list price.
Indicative rates for planning. Confirm with each provider before production billing.