OpenAI · released 2025-08
GPT-5 Mini
GPT-5 shrunk for scale.
context
200K
output max
32K
input /M
$0.40
output /M
$1.60
cached in /M
$0.04
modalities
T·I
Verdict
What it's actually good at
Strengths
- +Cheap per token
- +Fast first-token
- +Good tool calling
Weaknesses
- −Weaker on nuanced writing than flagship
Our scores
reasoning
8.0
coding
8.0
writing
7.0
speed
9.0
value
10.0
Lightweight sibling of GPT-5. Low latency, low cost, retains most of the flagship's reasoning.
Pricing
Cost at common volumes
| Monthly volume | Input | Output | Est. monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side project | 1M tok | 0.3M tok | $0.88 |
| Growing app | 50M tok | 15M tok | $44.00 |
| Production | 500M tok | 150M tok | $440.00 |
| Scale | 5000M tok | 1500M tok | $4400.00 |
Estimates assume uncached input. Prompt caching and batch APIs can cut this by 50–90% for many workloads. Use the calculator →
Head-to-head