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          "o3 reasoning ($2/$8), o4-mini ($1.10/$4.40)",
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  "verdict": "OpenAI's API pricing is premium but fair for the frontier model quality, with GPT-5.5 at $5/$30 per million tokens being expensive for high-volume use, while GPT-5.4 at $2.50/$15 offers a strong default value. The Batch API at 50% off and cached input discounts (up to 90% off) significantly lower costs for async or repetitive workloads. Best for developers and enterprises needing top-tier reasoning and multimodal capabilities, though budget-conscious users may find it pricey compared to self-hosting open models.",
  "bestFor": "AI startups needing cutting-edge reasoning | Enterprises with high-stakes accuracy requirements | Developers leveraging batch processing discounts",
  "hiddenCosts": [
    "Overage charges at same per-token rates"
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  "correction": "This price may be out of date. If the vendor's page differs, call report_issue with evidence_url and quote, or verify_price.",
  "provenance": {
    "lastVerifiedAt": "2026-10-06",
    "sourceUrl": "https://openai.com",
    "confidence": "medium"
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  "citation": "Toolradar, verified 2026-10-06, https://toolradar.com/tools/openai-api/pricing",
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