Pricing
GPT-5.4 API Pricing & Cheaper Alternatives (2026)
April 15, 2026 · 5 min read
GPT-5.4 is OpenAI's latest flagship model, and it's powerful — but at $3.75 input / $22.50 output per million tokens, it's also expensive. For many tasks, cheaper models deliver comparable results.
Cheaper Alternatives That Match GPT-5.4
| Model | Input $/M | Output $/M | Savings vs GPT-5.4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeepSeek V3 | $0.34 | $0.50 | 91% cheaper |
| Claude Sonnet 4 | $4.50 | $22.50 | Similar (better at code) |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | $1.88 | $15.00 | 50% cheaper |
| Qwen Plus | $0.13 | $1.87 | 97% cheaper |
When to Use Each Model
- GPT-5.4: Complex reasoning, creative writing, latest knowledge
- DeepSeek V3: General chat + coding (best value)
- Claude Sonnet 4: Best for code generation and analysis
- Gemini 2.5 Pro: Long documents (1M context window)
- Qwen Plus: Budget alternative with strong multilingual support
Smart Routing: Let AI Choose
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://api.aipower.me/v1", api_key="YOUR_KEY")
# Let AI pick the best model
r = client.chat.completions.create(
model="auto", # Routes to optimal model
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Analyze this data..."}],
)Try all 16 models with 50 free API calls at aipower.me.