Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 17 Aug 2026
GPT-5 Image alternatives: 15 models in or near grid G4
The closest model to GPT-5 Image on the atlas is GPT Chat Latest, in a neighbouring square, at $5.00 per 1M input tokens against GPT-5 Image’s . 10 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is GPT-5 at $1.25. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDG4No other modelGPT-5 Image is alone in G4.
GPT-5 ImageIts 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (5 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDE4 | $1–3 | 256K–1M | GPT-5, GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1-Codex, Mistral Medium 3.5, GPT-5.2, GPT-5.2-Codex, GPT-5.3-Codex, Grok 4.5 |
| GRIDF4 | $3–10 | 256K–1M | GPT Chat Latest, GPT-5.4 Image 2 |
| GRIDG3 | $10–30 | 128–256K | Claude Opus 4, Claude Opus 4.1, o1 |
| GRIDG4 | $10–30 | 256K–1M | GPT-5 Image |
| GRIDG5 | $10–30 | 1M | Claude Fable 5, Claude Fable 5.1 |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs GPT-5 Image | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | GPT-5 ImageOpenAI · the model you’re replacing | GRIDG4 | Baseline | $10.00 | — | $10.00 | 400K | |
| 1 | GPT Chat LatestOpenAI | GRIDF4 | Same maker, neighbouring square F4, 50% cheaper input | $5.00 | −50% | $30.00 | 400K | |
| 2 | GPT-5.4 Image 2OpenAI | GRIDF4 | Same maker, neighbouring square F4, 20% cheaper input | $8.00 | −20% | $15.00 | 272K | Compare → |
| 3 | Claude Fable 5Anthropic | GRIDG5 | Neighbouring square G5, same input price, 2.5× the context | $10.00 | same | $50.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 4 | Claude Fable 5.1Anthropic | GRIDG5 | Neighbouring square G5, same input price, 2.5× the context | $10.00 | same | $50.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 5 | Claude Opus 4Anthropic | GRIDG3 | Neighbouring square G3, 50% pricier input | $15.00 | +50% | $75.00 | 200K | Compare → |
| 6 | Claude Opus 4.1Anthropic | GRIDG3 | Neighbouring square G3, 50% pricier input | $15.00 | +50% | $75.00 | 200K | Compare → |
| 7 | o1OpenAI | GRIDG3 | Same maker, neighbouring square G3, 50% pricier input | $15.00 | +50% | $60.00 | 200K | Compare → |
| 8 | GPT-5OpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same maker, 2 squares away (E4), 88% cheaper input | $1.25 | −87% | $10.00 | 400K | |
| 9 | GPT-5.1OpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same maker, 2 squares away (E4), 88% cheaper input | $1.25 | −87% | $10.00 | 400K | |
| 10 | GPT-5.1-CodexOpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same maker, 2 squares away (E4), 88% cheaper input | $1.25 | −87% | $10.00 | 400K | |
| 11 | Mistral Medium 3.5Mistral AI | GRIDE4 | 2 squares away (E4), 85% cheaper input | $1.50 | −85% | $7.50 | 262K | |
| 12 | GPT-5.2OpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same maker, 2 squares away (E4), 83% cheaper input | $1.75 | −82% | $14.00 | 400K | |
| 13 | GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same maker, 2 squares away (E4), 83% cheaper input | $1.75 | −82% | $14.00 | 400K | |
| 14 | GPT-5.3-CodexOpenAI | GRIDE4 | Same maker, 2 squares away (E4), 83% cheaper input | $1.75 | −82% | $14.00 | 400K | |
| 15 | Grok 4.5xAI | GRIDE4 | 2 squares away (E4), 80% cheaper input, 1.3× the context | $2.00 | −80% | $6.00 | 500K |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Fable 5Anthropic | $10.00 | 1M | Compare |
| Claude Fable 5.1Anthropic | $10.00 | 1M | Compare |
| Grok 4.5xAI | $2.00 | 500K | |
| Grok 4.6xAI | $2.00 | 500K | |
| Grok 4.7xAI | $2.00 | 500K |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare GPT-5 Image head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to GPT-5 Image?
GPT Chat Latest ranks first: same maker, neighbouring square F4, 50% cheaper input. Input is $5.00 per 1M tokens against $10.00 for GPT-5 Image. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to GPT-5 Image?
GPT-5 at $1.25 per 1M input tokens, 88% less than GPT-5 Image, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to GPT-5 Image?
None of the 15 closest is marked open-weight in our records.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
Claude Fable 5, Claude Fable 5.1 and Grok 4.5 hold more than GPT-5 Image's 400K; the largest is Claude Fable 5 at 1M.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from GPT-5 Image's square G4: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what GPT-5 Image does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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