OpenAI

OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano

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...

Context Window
400K tokens
Parameters
N/A
Input Price
$0.05/1M
Output Price
$0.40/1M
Price Tier
budget
Provider
OpenAI

How to Use OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano

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  3. Start chatting, comparing, or creating with AI

OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano at a Glance

Among the 392 chat models on CoreAI, OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano ranks #128 by context window — 400K tokens, roughly 300,000 words or 600 pages of text in a single conversation. On price, it is the #16 cheapest of 128 budget-tier models by input cost. It joined the catalog on 2025-08-07. It supports step-by-step reasoning (thinking mode) and accepts image input.

OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano Compared to Its Closest Alternatives

SpecOpenAI: GPT-5 NanoOpenAI: GPT-4.1 Nano (batch)Upstage: Solar Pro 4inclusionAI: Ling-2.6-flash
ProviderOpenAIOpenAIUpstageInclusionai
Input $/1M tokens$0.05$0.05$0.03$0.01
Output $/1M tokens$0.4$0.2$0.12$0.03
Context window400K1.0M524K262K
Reasoning modeYesNoYesNo
Image inputYesYesNoNo
Price tierbudgetbudgetbudgetbudget

Every model in this table is available on CoreAI — open the web app and run the same prompt through OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano and OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) side by side to judge with your own eyes.

What OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano Actually Costs in Practice

A typical question (about 1,000 tokens in, 500 out) runs $0.00025 on OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano's raw per-token rates; a heavy session with a 50K-token document costs about $0.005. On CoreAI you don't juggle these numbers — one subscription covers OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano and 300+ other models under a plan usage limit, with no API keys. See plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions about OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano

What is OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano's context window?

OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano handles 400K tokens of context — roughly 300,000 words, or about 600 pages of text in one conversation.

How much does OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano cost?

OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano's underlying rates are $0.05 per 1M input tokens and $0.4 per 1M output tokens. On CoreAI it is included in one subscription alongside 300+ models, so there is no per-token billing to manage.

Can OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano process images?

Yes — OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano accepts image input, so you can attach screenshots, photos or diagrams and ask questions about them.

Does OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano support reasoning or thinking mode?

Yes. OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano can work through problems step by step before answering; on CoreAI you can toggle thinking mode per message.

How can I use OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano without an API key?

Open the CoreAI web app or the iOS/Android app, pick OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano in the model selector, and chat — no API key, no per-token billing. One subscription covers OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano and 300+ other models.

What are the best alternatives to OpenAI: GPT-5 Nano?

The closest alternatives on CoreAI are OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Nano (batch), Upstage: Solar Pro 4, inclusionAI: Ling-2.6-flash — similar tier and capability. The fastest way to choose is running one prompt through them side by side in CoreAI's Compare view.

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