GPT · Flagship · 128K context window

GPT 5.5 pricing for copywriting

$0.0625 per call at 500 input / 2,000 output tokens.

Per call

$0.0625

10K calls/mo

$625

Cache savings

90% off input

Batch savings

50% off all

Calculate your GPT 5.5 costs

Adjust token counts, volume, and discount toggles to model your copywriting spend. Pricing updated weekly.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$625
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.0625
Daily cost$21
Input rate$5.00/MTok
Output rate$30.00/MTok
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Quick start

Call GPT 5.5 with the OpenAI Python SDK:

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI()
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-5.5",
    max_tokens=2000,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.0625 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $5.00/MTok
# Output: $30.00/MTok

How GPT 5.5 compares on cost

Per-call cost for all models scoring 50+ on copywriting benchmarks. Hover for details.

Cheapest viable option: Claude Sonnet 5 at $0.0210/call (66% less, 87/100 quality).

Complete GPT 5.5 pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$5.00500
Output$30.002,000

Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $5.00 to $0.50/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.002250 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 volumeCost per callStandard monthlyCached monthlyYou save with caching
10,000 calls$0.0625$625$602.5$22.5
50,000 calls$0.0625$3,125$3,012.5$112.5
100,000 calls$0.0625$6,250$6,025$225
500,000 calls$0.0625$31,250$30,125$1,125
1,000,000 calls$0.0625$62,500$60,250$2,250

GPT 5.5 quality benchmarks for copywriting

Use GPT 5.5 for copywriting

Scores 91/100 (rank #2 of 14). Strong pick for production copywriting workloads.

Top-ranked: Claude Fable 5 (95/100) at $0.1050/call

Performance across all task types

GPT 5.5 scores by task type. Copywriting highlighted.

Reasoning95Code Generation91Creative Writing *91Code Review90Q&A90Summarization89Extraction87Classification85
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 14
Reasoning95/100#2
Code Generation91/100#3
Creative Writing(current page)91/100#2
Code Review90/100#3
Q&A90/100#2
Summarization89/100#3
Extraction87/100#4
Classification85/100#3

Alternative models for copywriting

7 models score 80+ on copywriting benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Claude Sonnet 5 (66% less, 87/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs GPT
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0087/100$0.021066% cheaper
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0084/100$0.025060% cheaper
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.50$15.0080/100$0.031350% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0085/100$0.031550% cheaper
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0093/100$0.052516% cheaper
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$5.00$30.0092/100$0.0625same cost
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0095/100$0.105068% more

About GPT 5.5

Provider

GPT

Tier

Flagship

Context

128K tokens

Released

Mar 2026

Other models from GPT

ModelTierInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokContext
GPT 5.4Mid-tier$2.50$15.00128K
GPT 5.6 SolFlagship$5.00$30.001,000K
GPT 5.6 TerraMid-tier$2.50$15.001,000K
GPT 5.6 LunaFast / Budget$1.00$6.001,000K

You can compare GPT 5.5 head-to-head against any other model on our model comparison pages, or track how pricing has changed over time on the pricing history tracker.

Frequently asked questions

How much does GPT 5.5 cost for copywriting per API call?

$0.0625 per call at 500 input / 2,000 output tokens.

Is GPT 5.5 the best model for copywriting?

Scores 91/100, rank #2 of 14 models. Top-ranked: Claude Fable 5 at 95/100.

What is the cheapest model for copywriting with good quality?

Claude Sonnet 5 scores 87/100 quality at $2.00/$10.00 per MTok. That is 66% less than GPT 5.5 per call.

How can I reduce my GPT 5.5 costs for copywriting?

Three strategies: prompt caching (90% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.0625 drops to about $0.003125 per call.

How does GPT 5.5 pricing compare to other GPT models?

GPT also offers: GPT 5.4 at $2.50/$15.00, GPT 5.6 Sol at $5.00/$30.00, GPT 5.6 Terra at $2.50/$15.00, GPT 5.6 Luna at $1.00/$6.00.

What context window does GPT 5.5 support?

128K tokens total. Typical copywriting calls use 500 plus 2,000 tokens, well within limits.

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