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Which AI model has the cheapest input price?
The lowest published input list price in the Harpd Model Pricing Dataset, with its provider. Prices change without notice, so always confirm against the record's source URL before committing.
Quick answer
Which AI model has the cheapest input price?
GPT-5 nano (OpenAI) had the lowest published input list price in the Harpd Model Pricing Dataset at $0.05 per 1M tokens.
- Figure
- $0.05
- Data date
- 2026-08-18
- Dataset
- Harpd Model Pricing Dataset
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
Data source: Harpd Model Pricing DatasetLast updated: Last updated: August 18, 2026Rank methodologyPublic dataset
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Data source: Harpd Model Pricing DatasetLast updated: August 18, 2026
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| Step | Source |
|---|---|
| Answer | GPT-5 nano (OpenAI) had the lowest published input list price in the Harpd Model Pricing Dataset at $0.05 per 1M tokens. |
| Dataset | Harpd Model Pricing Dataset |
| Evidence | /data/llm-pricing.json |
| Method | /methodology/model-pricing/ |
| Data date | 2026-08-18 |
| Licence | CC BY 4.0 — attribution to Harpd required |
Frequently asked questions
Which AI model has the cheapest input price?
GPT-5 nano (OpenAI) had the lowest published input list price in the Harpd Model Pricing Dataset at $0.05 per 1M tokens.
Where does this figure come from?
It is computed from Harpd Model Pricing Dataset (https://harpd.com/data/llm-pricing.json) and published with its data date. The methodology behind it is at https://harpd.com/methodology/model-pricing/.
Can I quote this figure?
Yes — under CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Harpd. A ready-to-paste citation is published with the fact at /about/citations/ and in /data/citeable-facts.json.