GPT-5 Nano
OPENAI Developer Architecture Profile
Intelligence (ELO)1300Chatbot Arena Verified
Max Context400,000Tokens
API Cost / 1M$0.45Blended Prompt + Completion
Model Capabilities
- Coding & Logic
- Fictional
GPT-5-Nano is the smallest and fastest variant in the GPT-5 system, optimized for developer tools, rapid interactions, and ultra-low latency environments. While limited in reasoning depth compared to its larger counterparts, it retains key instruction-following and safety features. It is the successor to GPT-4.1-nano and offers a lightweight option for cost-sensitive or real-time applications.
Granular Pricing Matrix
Input Tokens (Prompt)$0.05 / 1M
Output Tokens (Completion)$0.40 / 1M
Pricing data via OpenRouter. Sync: 3/16/2026
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