tokevenGPT · Flagship · 128K context window
GPT 5.5 pricing for product descriptions
$0.0475 per call at 500 input / 1,500 output tokens.
Per call
$0.0475
10K calls/mo
$475
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 product descriptions spend. Pricing updated weekly.
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Estimated cost
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=1500,
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.0475 per call at standard rates
# Input: $5.00/MTok
# Output: $30.00/MTokHow GPT 5.5 compares on cost
Per-call cost for all models scoring 50+ on product descriptions benchmarks. Hover for details.
Cheapest viable option: Claude Sonnet 5 at $0.0160/call (66% less, 87/100 quality).
Complete GPT 5.5 pricing breakdown
Standard token rates
| Direction | $/MTok | Tokens per call |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $5.00 | 500 |
| Output | $30.00 | 1,500 |
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 volume | Cost per call | Standard monthly | Cached monthly | You save with caching |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 calls | $0.0475 | $475 | $452.5 | $22.5 |
| 50,000 calls | $0.0475 | $2,375 | $2,262.5 | $112.5 |
| 100,000 calls | $0.0475 | $4,750 | $4,525 | $225 |
| 500,000 calls | $0.0475 | $23,750 | $22,625 | $1,125 |
| 1,000,000 calls | $0.0475 | $47,500 | $45,250 | $2,250 |
GPT 5.5 quality benchmarks for product descriptions
Use GPT 5.5 for product descriptions
Scores 91/100 (rank #2 of 14). Strong pick for production product descriptions workloads.
Top-ranked: Claude Fable 5 (95/100) at $0.0800/call
Performance across all task types
GPT 5.5 scores by task type. Product Descriptions highlighted.
| Task type | Confidence score | Rank out of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 95/100 | #2 |
| Code Generation | 91/100 | #3 |
| Creative Writing(current page) | 91/100 | #2 |
| Code Review | 90/100 | #3 |
| Q&A | 90/100 | #2 |
| Summarization | 89/100 | #3 |
| Extraction | 87/100 | #4 |
| Classification | 85/100 | #3 |
Alternative models for product descriptions
7 models score 80+ on product descriptions benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Claude Sonnet 5 (66% less, 87/100 quality).
| Model | Provider | Input $/MTok | Output $/MTok | Quality | Per call | vs GPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 5 | Claude | $2.00 | $10.00 | 87/100 | $0.0160 | 66% cheaper |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro | Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | 84/100 | $0.0190 | 60% cheaper |
| GPT 5.6 Terra | GPT | $2.50 | $15.00 | 80/100 | $0.0238 | 50% cheaper |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Claude | $3.00 | $15.00 | 85/100 | $0.0240 | 49% cheaper |
| Claude Opus 4.8 | Claude | $5.00 | $25.00 | 93/100 | $0.0400 | 16% cheaper |
| GPT 5.6 Sol | GPT | $5.00 | $30.00 | 92/100 | $0.0475 | same cost |
| Claude Fable 5 | Claude | $10.00 | $50.00 | 95/100 | $0.0800 | 68% more |
About GPT 5.5
Provider
GPT
Tier
Flagship
Context
128K tokens
Released
Mar 2026
Other models from GPT
| Model | Tier | Input $/MTok | Output $/MTok | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT 5.4 | Mid-tier | $2.50 | $15.00 | 128K |
| GPT 5.6 Sol | Flagship | $5.00 | $30.00 | 1,000K |
| GPT 5.6 Terra | Mid-tier | $2.50 | $15.00 | 1,000K |
| GPT 5.6 Luna | Fast / Budget | $1.00 | $6.00 | 1,000K |
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.
GPT 5.5 pricing for other use cases
See how GPT 5.5 costs change across different workload types.
Code Generation
$0.1300/call
Unit Test Generation
$0.1650/call
SQL Generation
$0.0375/call
API Generation
$0.1950/call
Code Refactoring
$0.1400/call
Code Review
$0.0850/call
PR Review
$0.1300/call
Security Review
$0.1050/call
Bug Detection
$0.0850/call
Document Summarization
$0.0800/call
PDF Summarization
$0.1200/call
Meeting Notes
$0.1000/call
Email Summarization
$0.0300/call
Chatbot
$0.0400/call
RAG Pipeline
$0.0750/call
Customer Support Bot
$0.0450/call
FAQ Bot
$0.0315/call
Data Extraction
$0.0500/call
JSON Extraction
$0.0390/call
Invoice Parsing
$0.0280/call
Resume Parsing
$0.0365/call
Chain of Thought
$0.1650/call
Legal Analysis
$0.1700/call
Math Reasoning
$0.0975/call
Financial Analysis
$0.1600/call
Content Moderation
$0.005500/call
Sentiment Analysis
$0.005500/call
Categorization
$0.008500/call
Intent Detection
$0.004500/call
Copywriting
$0.0625/call
Blog Writing
$0.2450/call
Marketing Copy
$0.0940/call
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Frequently asked questions
How much does GPT 5.5 cost for product descriptions per API call?
$0.0475 per call at 500 input / 1,500 output tokens.
Is GPT 5.5 the best model for product descriptions?
Scores 91/100, rank #2 of 14 models. Top-ranked: Claude Fable 5 at 95/100.
What is the cheapest model for product descriptions 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 product descriptions?
Three strategies: prompt caching (90% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.0475 drops to about $0.002375 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 product descriptions calls use 500 plus 1,500 tokens, well within limits.
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