GPT-5.4 mini API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest GPT-5.4 mini channel is OpenRouter: $0.75 input / $4.5 output per 1M tokens (blended $1.69). Context 400K.
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Context: 400K · Max output: 128K · Modalities: file, image, text · Listed: 2026-03-17
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter $0.75 / $4.5 | $1.69 | $0.75 | $4.5 | $0.075 | ✗CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: OpenAI Licensed cloud alternative: Azure $0.75 / $4.5 | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use GPT-5.4 mini in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
ERNIE 5.0 ($1.57) · Grok 4.3 ($1.56) · Grok 4.20 ($1.56) ·
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Rankings: Cheapest LLM APIs · LLM APIs usable from mainland China · All OpenAI models
Price history
Tracking since 2026-10-17; no changes yet.
FAQ
How much does the GPT-5.4 mini API cost?
Cheapest channel (OpenRouter): $0.75 input / $4.5 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use GPT-5.4 mini from China?
OpenRouter: direct no, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is GPT-5.4 mini free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is GPT-5.4 mini's context window?
400K tokens