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OpenAI o3 API Pricing & Cost Calculator

Next-generation reasoning model optimized for mathematical rigor and complex software engineering Need a token count first? Use the GPT token counter.

Standard Input / 1M
$2.00
Prompt tokens
Cached Input / 1M
$0.50
Prompt caching rate
Output / 1M
$8.00
Generation completion
Context Window
200k
Max out: 100k
API & Developer Integration Details
generally available
API Model Stringo3-2026-04-15
Provider & FamilyOpenAI (o200k_base)
Prompt Caching Rules1,024 min tokens (75% off)
Long-Context TiersStandard flat rate throughout full window
First-party audit timestamp: 2026-10-11 07:55 UTCOfficial Documentation

Interactive Cost & Token Simulator for OpenAI o3

Live Calculation
Input Tokens2,500
Output Tokens800
Requests / Day5,000
Prompt Caching Ratio (50%)$0.5/M cached rate
Cost / Request$0.00953
Daily Spend (5,000 reqs)$47.625
Monthly Run-Rate (30d)$1,428.75

Standard Workload Cost Scenarios

ScenarioInput TokensOutput TokensUncached CostWith Prompt Caching
Short Chat Query1,000500$0.00600$0.00450
Document Summarization10,0002,000$0.0360$0.0210
Codebase & Context Analysis100,00020,000$0.3600$0.2100
Batch Corpus Processing1,000,000100,000$2.80$1.30
Technical Architecture & Pricing VerificationVerified: 2026-10-11 07:55 UTC
Model ArchitectureOpenAI o3
Provider OrganizationOpenAI
Tokenizer EncodingOpenAI o200k_base (200k vocabulary)
API ConnectivityOpenAI Chat Completions API with reasoning_effort parameter ('low', 'medium', 'high').
Batch API 50% DiscountSupported (50% off input & output)
Tier 1 Rate Quota (Free-Tier Reference)500 RPM · 100k TPM

Tier 1 (free tier) reference limits — your account's actual quota may be higher.

Blended 3:1 Cost / 1M Tokens$3.50
Deep reasoning model ($2.00/1M in, $8.00/1M out). Reasoning tokens are billed as output tokens at $8.00/1M. Standard prompt caching read rate is $0.50/1M (75% discount). Batch API rates: $1.00/1M in, $0.25/1M cached, $4.00/1M out.OpenAI Official Pricing

Verified Pricing History

September 15, 2026: $2/M input · $8/M output ($0.5/M cached)
Calibrated standard prompt caching read rate to $0.50/1M (75% discount off $2.00 standard input); isolated $0.25/1M to Batch API caching.
June 2026: $15/M input · $60/M output ($7.5/M cached)
OpenAI o3 general availability release.

When to Choose OpenAI o3

Ideal for production workloads demanding reasoning capabilities, deep context depth (200k tokens), and reliability from OpenAI. Excellent when predictable tokenomics and prompt caching support are paramount.

When Another Model May Be Better

If your use-case requires sub-second streaming latency or ultra-high frequency classification at micro-cent pricing, consider lighter budget options such as Gemini Flash-Lite or Claude Haiku. For deep formal logic, consider dedicated reasoning models like o3.

Frequently Asked Questions About OpenAI o3

How much does 1 million tokens cost with OpenAI o3?

For OpenAI o3, 1 million input tokens costs $2.00, while 1 million output tokens costs $8.00. If using prompt caching, repetitive input prefixes are discounted to $0.50 per million.

What is the context window for OpenAI o3?

OpenAI o3 features a maximum context window of 200,000 tokens (~150,000 words), with a maximum output limit of 100,000 tokens per completion.

Which tokenizer does OpenAI o3 use?

OpenAI o3 utilizes the OpenAI o200k_base (200k vocabulary). Token counting on TokenMath runs client-side to ensure maximum privacy.

Does OpenAI o3 support prompt caching discounts?

Yes. OpenAI o3 supports prompt caching with a cached input rate of $0.50/1M (saving up to 75% on repeated input context).