GPT · Flagship · 128K context window

GPT 5.5 pricing for faq bot

$0.0315 per call at 1,500 input / 800 output tokens.

Per call

$0.0315

10K calls/mo

$315

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 faq bot spend. Pricing updated weekly.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$315
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.0315
Daily cost$11
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=800,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.0315 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $5.00/MTok
# Output: $30.00/MTok

Complete GPT 5.5 pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$5.001,500
Output$30.00800

Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $5.00 to $0.50/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.006750 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$0.0315$315$247.5$67.5
50,000 calls$0.0315$1,575$1,237.5$337.5
100,000 calls$0.0315$3,150$2,475$675
500,000 calls$0.0315$15,750$12,375$3,375
1,000,000 calls$0.0315$31,500$24,750$6,750

GPT 5.5 quality benchmarks for faq bot

Use GPT 5.5 for faq bot

Scores 90/100 (rank #2 of 14). Strong pick for production faq bot workloads.

Top-ranked: GPT 5.6 Terra (92/100) at $0.0158/call

Performance across all task types

GPT 5.5 scores by task type. FAQ Bot highlighted.

Reasoning95Code Generation91Creative Writing91Code Review90Q&A *90Summarization89Extraction87Classification85
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 14
Reasoning95/100#2
Code Generation91/100#3
Creative Writing91/100#2
Code Review90/100#3
Q&A(current page)90/100#2
Summarization89/100#3
Extraction87/100#4
Classification85/100#3

Alternative models for faq bot

12 models score 80+ on faq bot benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Gemini 3 Flash (90% less, 82/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs GPT
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0082/100$0.00315090% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0086/100$0.00550083% cheaper
GPT 5.6 LunaGPT$1.00$6.0085/100$0.00630080% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0084/100$0.00945070% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0089/100$0.011065% cheaper
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0087/100$0.012660% cheaper
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0091/100$0.015850% cheaper
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.50$15.0092/100$0.015850% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0088/100$0.016548% cheaper
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0085/100$0.027513% cheaper
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$5.00$30.0091/100$0.0315same cost
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0088/100$0.055075% 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 faq bot per API call?

$0.0315 per call at 1,500 input / 800 output tokens.

Is GPT 5.5 the best model for faq bot?

Scores 90/100, rank #2 of 14 models. Top-ranked: GPT 5.6 Terra at 92/100.

What is the cheapest model for faq bot with good quality?

Gemini 3 Flash scores 82/100 quality at $0.50/$3.00 per MTok. That is 90% less than GPT 5.5 per call.

How can I reduce my GPT 5.5 costs for faq bot?

Three strategies: prompt caching (90% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.0315 drops to about $0.001575 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 faq bot calls use 1,500 plus 800 tokens, well within limits.

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