GPT-5.5 API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest GPT-5.5 channel is OpenRouter: $5 input / $30 output per 1M tokens (blended $11.25). Context 1.1M.
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Context: 1.1M · Max output: 128K · Modalities: file, image, text · Listed: 2026-04-24
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter $5 / $30 | $11.25 | $5 | $30 | $0.5 | ✗CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: OpenAI Licensed cloud alternative: Azure $5 / $30 | 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-5.5 in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
Claude Opus 5 ($10) · Claude Opus 4.8 ($10) · Claude Opus 5.5 ($8) ·
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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-5.5 API cost?
Cheapest channel (OpenRouter): $5 input / $30 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use GPT-5.5 from China?
OpenRouter: direct no, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is GPT-5.5 free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is GPT-5.5's context window?
1.1M tokens