The cost of ChatGPT-4 depends on how you access it and for what purpose.
ChatGPT Plus Plan
- Price – $20 per month.
- What it includes
- Access to GPT-4 in the ChatGPT interface.
- Faster response times.
- Priority access during peak usage hours.
- The model available under this plan is a slightly optimized version called GPT-4-turbo, designed to be faster and cheaper to operate.
API Access Pricing
For developers and businesses using GPT-4 via OpenAI’s API, pricing is based on usage.
- Input tokens (text you send to the AI) and output tokens (text the AI generates) are billed separately.
- Current pricing (as of January 2025)
- $0.03 per 1,000 input tokens.
- $0.06 per 1,000 output tokens.
- A token is approximately 4 characters of text, so 1,000 tokens equal about 750 words.
Additional Costs for Third-Party Access
If using GPT-4 through platforms like Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service or Microsoft Copilot, the pricing may differ depending on the subscription or licensing agreement.
Summary of Costs
- ChatGPT Plus (for individual use) – $20/month.
- API Access (for developers and businesses) – Based on token usage, with input and output token costs.
- Third-party tools – Pricing varies depending on the platform.
These options allow flexibility, whether you’re a casual user, a developer, or a business integrating GPT-4 into your workflows.
