OpenAI Cost Optimization
Reduce your OpenAI API costs by 70% without sacrificing quality. Optimize GPT-4, GPT-4o, GPT-3.5, and o1 model usage with intelligent routing, caching, and token management.
OpenAI Model Pricing
Understanding pricing differences enables intelligent model routing for massive savings.
| Model | Input Cost | Output Cost | Speed | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4o | $5.00/1M | $15.00/1M | Fast | General purpose |
| GPT-4o mini | $0.15/1M | $0.60/1M | Very Fast | Simple tasks |
| GPT-4 Turbo | $10.00/1M | $30.00/1M | Medium | Complex reasoning |
| GPT-3.5 Turbo | $0.50/1M | $1.50/1M | Very Fast | Basic tasks |
| o1 | $15.00/1M | $60.00/1M | Slow | Advanced reasoning |
| o1-mini | $3.00/1M | $12.00/1M | Medium | Coding tasks |
* Prices per million tokens as of December 2025. DeepCost automatically tracks pricing changes.
OpenAI Optimization Features
Intelligent Model Routing
Automatically route requests to the most cost-effective model. Use GPT-4o mini for simple queries and GPT-4 for complex reasoning.
Semantic Caching
Cache similar queries using embeddings. Serve repeated requests instantly without API calls.
Prompt Optimization
AI-powered prompt analysis identifies verbose patterns and suggests concise alternatives.
Usage Analytics
Real-time visibility into token consumption by feature, endpoint, and user.
Budget Controls
Set spending limits per feature, team, or user. Get alerts before exceeding thresholds.
Cost Forecasting
ML-powered predictions for OpenAI spending based on usage trends.
OpenAI Use Cases
Customer Support Chatbots
Route simple FAQ queries to GPT-4o mini ($0.15/1M) while escalating complex issues to GPT-4 ($10/1M).
Content Generation
Use GPT-3.5 for drafts and GPT-4 only for final polishing. Cache common content patterns.
Code Assistance
Route based on complexity - o1-mini for coding, GPT-4o mini for simple completions.