model · class premium · updated 2026-07-13
What it's for
Best for: Math, logic, coding help, and structured planning at lower cost.
Not ideal for: Long-form writing or multimodal work.
Role: Small reasoning model
Specifications
| Provider | OpenAI |
| API format | openai |
| Restricted access | No |
| Capabilities | Vision, Tools, Thinking |
| Execution Paths | api |
Price components
| Type | USD | Basis | Source | Verified | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| per_million_in | $1.10 | required · verified | benchlm.ai + src_model_price_api | 2026-07-13 | vendor · 1d |
| per_million_out | $4.40 | required · verified | benchlm.ai + src_model_price_api | 2026-07-13 | vendor · 1d |
Cost at three usage tiers
| A few questions and small tasks each day. | $10.56/mo |
| Daily use, plus some scheduled tasks. | $35.20/mo |
| Working for you most of the day, including web tasks. | $105.60/mo |
Token cost only; add a host for the full-stack estimate.
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