AI model comparison

GPT-5.4 nano vs GPT-5.5

Compare pricing, context limits, supported inputs and deployment options to choose a model for your workflow.

GPT-5.4 nano from OpenAI lists 400K context, 128K maximum output, $0.20 input per 1M tokens, $1.25 output per 1M tokens. GPT-5.5 from OpenAI lists 1.05M context, 128K maximum output, $5.00 input per 1M tokens, $30.00 output per 1M tokens. Compare the inputs, outputs and deployment options below to see which fits your workflow.

Side-by-sideCapabilities and practical differences

OpenAI

GPT-5.4 nano

GPT-5.4 nano from OpenAI: Cheapest GPT-5.4 lane for simple routing, extraction, and bulk automation.

Context
400K
Max output
128K
Input / 1M tokens
$0.20
Output / 1M tokens
$1.25

Accepts

  • Text input
  • Image input

Produces

  • Text output
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OpenAI

GPT-5.5

GPT-5.5 from OpenAI: Default frontier GPT for coding, computer use, research, and knowledge work.

Context
1.05M
Max output
128K
Input / 1M tokens
$5.00
Output / 1M tokens
$30.00

Accepts

  • Text input
  • Image input
  • PDF input

Produces

  • Text output

At a glance

Key differences

Compare the available figures below, then try both models on the work you need to do.

GPT-5.4 nano

  • Input price: $0.20
  • Output price: $1.25

GPT-5.5

  • Context capacity: 1.05M

Context capacity

Higher listed limit

GPT-5.4 nano:400K

GPT-5.5:1.05M

GPT-5.5

Maximum output

Higher listed limit

GPT-5.4 nano:128K

GPT-5.5:128K

Same value

Input price

Lower listed token rate

GPT-5.4 nano:$0.20

GPT-5.5:$5.00

GPT-5.4 nano

Output price

Lower listed token rate

GPT-5.4 nano:$1.25

GPT-5.5:$30.00

GPT-5.4 nano

Specifications

Pricing, limits and capabilities

Specifications for GPT-5.4 nano and GPT-5.5. Higher limits and lower prices describe these figures only.
SpecificationGPT-5.4 nanoGPT-5.5
ProviderOpenAIOpenAI
Listed pricing routeOpenAIOpenAI
Model familygpt-nanogpt
Accepted inputstext, imagetext, image, pdf
Produced outputstexttext
Context window400K1.05MHigher
Max output128K128K
Input price / 1M$0.20Lower$5.00
Output price / 1M$1.25Lower$30.00
Reasoning modeDocumentedDocumented
Tool callingDocumentedDocumented
Image inputDocumentedDocumented
Audio inputNot documentedNot documented
Structured outputDocumentedDocumented
LicenseProprietaryProprietary

Workload guidance

Which model should you choose?

Consider GPT-5.4 nano if you need a lower listed input rate or a lower listed output rate. Consider GPT-5.5 if you need larger context. Test both on the same representative examples and judge the output against your acceptance criteria. Include tool failures, retries and the time to a completed task.

Documentation and model profiles

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Questions people ask

It brings together documented inputs and outputs, token limits, deployment terms and available pricing. When both models have source-linked, verified results on a shared benchmark, those results are shown with their individual sources. The comparison is a starting point for evaluating your own workload.

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