GPT · Flagship · 1,050K context window

GPT 5.5 pricing for sentiment analysis

$0.005500 per call at 500 input / 100 output tokens.

Per call

$0.005500

10K calls/mo

$55

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 sentiment analysis spend. Prices verified daily against provider pricing pages.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$55
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.005500
Daily cost$2
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=100,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.005500 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $5.00/MTok
# Output: $30.00/MTok

What drives sentiment analysis cost

Short text in, a label or score out: the cheapest shape an API call can take. Output pricing is irrelevant at this size. Because these run in bulk over historical data as often as in real time, the batch API discount typically applies, and the effective rate lands well below list.

For GPT 5.5 specifically, that means output tokens cost 6.0x more than input, at $30.00 vs $5.00 per MTok. At this use case’s 500/100 token split, output accounts for 55% of the $0.005500 per-call cost.

Complete GPT 5.5 pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$5.00500
Output$30.00100

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$0.005500$55$32.5$22.5
50,000 calls$0.005500$275$162.5$112.5
100,000 calls$0.005500$550$325$225
500,000 calls$0.005500$2,750$1,625$1,125
1,000,000 calls$0.005500$5,500$3,250$2,250

GPT 5.5 quality benchmarks for sentiment analysis

GPT 5.5 is a solid pick for sentiment analysis

Scores 85/100 (rank #3 of 20). Good balance of quality and cost for sentiment analysis.

Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash (92/100) at $0.001650/call

Performance across all task types

GPT 5.5 scores by task type. Sentiment Analysis highlighted.

Reasoning95Code Generation91Creative Writing91Code Review90Q&A90Summarization89Extraction87Classification *85
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 20
Reasoning95/100#2
Code Generation91/100#3
Creative Writing91/100#2
Code Review90/100#3
Q&A90/100#2
Summarization89/100#3
Extraction87/100#4
Classification(current page)85/100#3

Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 8 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.

Alternative models for sentiment analysis

13 models score 80+ on sentiment analysis benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: GPT 5.6 Luna (96% less, 91/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs GPT
GPT 5.6 LunaGPT$0.20$1.2091/100$0.00022096% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 Flash-LiteGemini$0.30$2.5085/100$0.00040093% cheaper
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0088/100$0.00055090% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0090/100$0.00100082% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0092/100$0.00165070% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0086/100$0.00200064% cheaper
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.00$12.0089/100$0.00220060% cheaper
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0086/100$0.00220060% cheaper
GPT 5.4GPT$2.50$15.0088/100$0.00275050% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0084/100$0.00300045% cheaper
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$4.00$20.0086/100$0.00400027% cheaper
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0080/100$0.0050009% cheaper
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0082/100$0.010082% more

About GPT 5.5

Provider

GPT

Tier

Flagship

Context

1,050K tokens

Released

Mar 2026

Other models from GPT

ModelTierInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokContext
GPT 5.4Mid-tier$2.50$15.001,050K
GPT 5.6 SolFlagship$4.00$20.001,050K
GPT 5.6 TerraMid-tier$2.00$12.001,050K
GPT 5.6 LunaFast / Budget$0.20$1.201,050K

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 sentiment analysis per API call?

A typical sentiment analysis call using GPT 5.5 costs about $0.005500 per call. This estimate uses 500 input tokens and 100 output tokens at standard rates. Standard rates are $5.00 per million input tokens and $30.00 per million output tokens.

Is GPT 5.5 the best model for sentiment analysis?

GPT 5.5 scores 85 out of 100 on sentiment analysis benchmarks overall. It ranks #3 across all 20 models in our cross-provider registry. The highest-ranked model for this task is Gemini 3.5 Flash from Gemini. That model scores 92/100 on this task type. Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 8 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.

What is the cheapest model for sentiment analysis with good quality?

The most affordable model for sentiment analysis 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 5.5 to GPT 5.6 Luna saves about 96% per API call.

How can I reduce my GPT 5.5 costs for sentiment analysis?

Three strategies lower GPT 5.5 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 $0.005500 to about $0.000275 per call.

How does GPT 5.5 pricing compare to other GPT models?

GPT has 4 other models alongside GPT 5.5 today: 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). The right choice depends on whether your sentiment analysis workload prioritizes quality, cost, or speed.

What context window does GPT 5.5 support?

GPT 5.5 supports a context window of 1,050K tokens per API call. This sets the maximum combined length of your input prompt and generated response. For sentiment analysis, typical calls use 500 input and 100 output tokens. That is well within this limit, leaving room for longer prompts or multi-turn conversations.

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