tokevenGPT · Fast / Budget · 272K context window
GPT 5.4 Mini pricing for categorization
$0.001275 per call at 800 input / 150 output tokens.
Per call
$0.001275
10K calls/mo
$12.75
Cache savings
90% off input
Batch savings
50% off all
Calculate your GPT 5.4 Mini costs
Adjust token counts, volume, and discount toggles to model your categorization spend. Prices verified daily against provider pricing pages.
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Estimated cost
Quick start
Call GPT 5.4 Mini with the OpenAI Python SDK:
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI()
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-5.4-mini",
max_tokens=150,
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.001275 per call at standard rates
# Input: $0.75/MTok
# Output: $4.50/MTokHow GPT 5.4 Mini compares on cost
Per-call cost for all models scoring 50+ on categorization benchmarks. Hover for details.
Cheapest viable option: GPT 5.6 Luna at $0.000340/call (73% less, 91/100 quality).
What drives categorization cost
Classification into a fixed taxonomy is token-efficient by construction: the taxonomy is the same on every call and the output is one label. Put the taxonomy in the cached prefix and the marginal cost per item approaches the cost of the item text alone. Model tier matters less here than in any other use case tracked.
For GPT 5.4 Mini specifically, that means output tokens cost 6.0x more than input, at $4.50 vs $0.75 per MTok. At this use case’s 800/150 token split, output accounts for 53% of the $0.001275 per-call cost.
Complete GPT 5.4 Mini pricing breakdown
Standard token rates
| Direction | $/MTok | Tokens per call |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.75 | 800 |
| Output | $4.50 | 150 |
Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens
Caching drops input cost from $0.75 to $0.08/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.000540 per call.
Batch API: 50% off all tokens
Submit requests asynchronously and receive 50% off all token costs. This works best for offline pipelines where latency requirements are flexible.
Monthly cost projections
| Monthly volume | Cost per call | Standard monthly | Cached monthly | You save with caching |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 calls | $0.001275 | $12.75 | $7.35 | $5.4 |
| 50,000 calls | $0.001275 | $63.75 | $36.75 | $27 |
| 100,000 calls | $0.001275 | $127.5 | $73.5 | $54 |
| 500,000 calls | $0.001275 | $637.5 | $367.5 | $270 |
| 1,000,000 calls | $0.001275 | $1,275 | $735 | $540 |
GPT 5.4 Mini quality benchmarks for categorization
Benchmark data for categorization is pending for GPT 5.4 Mini. Test against your own evaluation suite before moving to production.
Performance across all task types
GPT 5.4 Mini scores by task type. Categorization highlighted.
| Task type | Confidence score | Rank out of 72 |
|---|
Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 10 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.
Alternative models for categorization
12 models score 80+ on categorization benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: GPT 5.6 Luna (73% less, 91/100 quality).
| Model | Provider | Input $/MTok | Output $/MTok | Quality | Per call | vs GPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT 5.6 Luna | GPT | $0.20 | $1.20 | 91/100 | $0.000340 | 73% cheaper |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | Gemini | $0.30 | $2.50 | 85/100 | $0.000615 | 52% cheaper |
| Gemini 3 Flash | Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 | 88/100 | $0.000850 | 33% cheaper |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | Claude | $1.00 | $5.00 | 90/100 | $0.001550 | 22% more |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | Gemini | $1.50 | $9.00 | 92/100 | $0.002550 | 100% more |
| Claude Sonnet 5 | Claude | $2.00 | $10.00 | 86/100 | $0.003100 | 143% more |
| GPT 5.6 Terra | GPT | $2.00 | $12.00 | 89/100 | $0.003400 | 167% more |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro | Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | 86/100 | $0.003400 | 167% more |
| GPT 5.4 | GPT | $2.50 | $15.00 | 88/100 | $0.004250 | 233% more |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Claude | $3.00 | $15.00 | 84/100 | $0.004650 | 265% more |
| GPT 5.6 Sol | GPT | $4.00 | $20.00 | 86/100 | $0.006200 | 386% more |
| GPT 5.5 | GPT | $5.00 | $30.00 | 85/100 | $0.008500 | 567% more |
About GPT 5.4 Mini
Provider
GPT
Tier
Fast / Budget
Context
272K tokens
Released
Not published
Backfilled on 2026-09-23. Prices confirmed by the provider pricing page and the LiteLLM cross-check. Release date not published in a machine-readable source. Not yet benchmarked, so never recommended.
Other models from GPT
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT 5.5 | Flagship | $5.00 | $30.00 | 1,050K |
| GPT 5.4 | Mid-tier | $2.50 | $15.00 | 1,050K |
| GPT 5.6 Sol | Flagship | $4.00 | $20.00 | 922K |
| GPT 5.6 Terra | Mid-tier | $2.00 | $12.00 | 922K |
| GPT 5.6 Luna | Fast / Budget | $0.20 | $1.20 | 922K |
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| GPT 3.5 Turbo (0125) | Fast / Budget | $0.50 | $1.50 | 16.385K |
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| GPT 4 Turbo (2024-04-09) | Flagship | $10.00 | $30.00 | 128K |
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| GPT 4.1 Mini | Fast / Budget | $0.40 | $1.60 | 1,047.576K |
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| GPT 4o (2024-05-13) | Flagship | $5.00 | $15.00 | 128K |
| GPT 4o Mini | Fast / Budget | $0.15 | $0.60 | 128K |
| GPT 5 | Mid-tier | $1.25 | $10.00 | 272K |
| GPT 5 Mini | Fast / Budget | $0.25 | $2.00 | 272K |
| GPT 5 Nano | Fast / Budget | $0.05 | $0.40 | 272K |
| GPT 5 Pro | Flagship | $15.00 | $120.00 | 400K |
| GPT 5.1 | Mid-tier | $1.25 | $10.00 | 272K |
| GPT 5.2 | Mid-tier | $1.75 | $14.00 | 272K |
| GPT 5.2 Pro | Flagship | $21.00 | $168.00 | 272K |
| GPT 5.4 Nano | Fast / Budget | $0.20 | $1.25 | 272K |
| GPT 5.4 Pro | Flagship | $30.00 | $180.00 | 1,050K |
| GPT 5.5 Pro | Flagship | $30.00 | $180.00 | 1,050K |
| GPT 6 Astra | Flagship | $10.00 | $50.00 | 922K |
| GPT 6 Luna | Fast / Budget | $0.10 | $0.50 | 922K |
| GPT 6 Sol | Flagship | $2.00 | $10.00 | 922K |
| o1 | Flagship | $15.00 | $60.00 | 200K |
| o1 Pro | Flagship | $150.00 | $600.00 | 200K |
| o3 | Mid-tier | $2.00 | $8.00 | 200K |
| o3 Mini | Fast / Budget | $1.10 | $4.40 | 200K |
| o3 Pro | Flagship | $20.00 | $80.00 | 200K |
| o4 Mini | Fast / Budget | $1.10 | $4.40 | 200K |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does GPT 5.4 Mini cost for categorization per API call?
A typical categorization call using GPT 5.4 Mini costs about $0.001275 per call. This estimate uses 800 input tokens and 150 output tokens at standard rates. Standard rates are $0.75 per million input tokens and $4.50 per million output tokens.
Is GPT 5.4 Mini the best model for categorization?
Our benchmark data does not yet include a categorization ranking for GPT 5.4 Mini. We recommend testing it against your own evaluation criteria before production usage.
What is the cheapest model for categorization with good quality?
The most affordable model for categorization above 80/100 quality is GPT 5.6 Luna. It comes from GPT at $0.20 per million input tokens. Output costs $1.20 per million tokens with a quality score of 91/100. Switching from GPT 5.4 Mini to GPT 5.6 Luna saves about 73% per API call.
How can I reduce my GPT 5.4 Mini costs for categorization?
Three strategies lower GPT 5.4 Mini costs for this task type effectively. Prompt caching gives a 90% discount on input tokens when reusing system prompts. The batch API gives 50% off all tokens for asynchronous processing workloads. Prompt optimization reduces token counts through more concise instructions and context windows. Combining caching with batching brings your cost from $0.001275 to about $0.000064 per call.
How does GPT 5.4 Mini pricing compare to other GPT models?
GPT has 34 other models alongside GPT 5.4 Mini today: GPT 5.5 at $5.00/$30.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 5.4 at $2.50/$15.00 per million tokens (mid-tier), GPT 5.6 Sol at $4.00/$20.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 5.6 Terra at $2.00/$12.00 per million tokens (mid-tier), GPT 5.6 Luna at $0.20/$1.20 per million tokens (fast / budget), GPT 3.5 Turbo at $0.50/$1.50 per million tokens (fast / budget), GPT 3.5 Turbo (0125) at $0.50/$1.50 per million tokens (fast / budget), GPT 4 (0613) at $30.00/$60.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 4 Turbo (2024-04-09) at $10.00/$30.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 4.1 at $2.00/$8.00 per million tokens (mid-tier), GPT 4.1 Mini at $0.40/$1.60 per million tokens (fast / budget), GPT 4.1 Nano at $0.10/$0.40 per million tokens (fast / budget), GPT 4o at $2.50/$10.00 per million tokens (mid-tier), GPT 4o (2024-05-13) at $5.00/$15.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 4o Mini at $0.15/$0.60 per million tokens (fast / budget), GPT 5 at $1.25/$10.00 per million tokens (mid-tier), GPT 5 Mini at $0.25/$2.00 per million tokens (fast / budget), GPT 5 Nano at $0.05/$0.40 per million tokens (fast / budget), GPT 5 Pro at $15.00/$120.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 5.1 at $1.25/$10.00 per million tokens (mid-tier), GPT 5.2 at $1.75/$14.00 per million tokens (mid-tier), GPT 5.2 Pro at $21.00/$168.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 5.4 Nano at $0.20/$1.25 per million tokens (fast / budget), GPT 5.4 Pro at $30.00/$180.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 5.5 Pro at $30.00/$180.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 6 Astra at $10.00/$50.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 6 Luna at $0.10/$0.50 per million tokens (fast / budget), GPT 6 Sol at $2.00/$10.00 per million tokens (flagship), o1 at $15.00/$60.00 per million tokens (flagship), o1 Pro at $150.00/$600.00 per million tokens (flagship), o3 at $2.00/$8.00 per million tokens (mid-tier), o3 Mini at $1.10/$4.40 per million tokens (fast / budget), o3 Pro at $20.00/$80.00 per million tokens (flagship), o4 Mini at $1.10/$4.40 per million tokens (fast / budget). The right choice depends on whether your categorization workload prioritizes quality, cost, or speed.
What context window does GPT 5.4 Mini support?
GPT 5.4 Mini supports a context window of 272K tokens per API call. This sets the maximum combined length of your input prompt and generated response. For categorization, typical calls use 800 input and 150 output tokens. That is well within this limit, leaving room for longer prompts or multi-turn conversations.
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