Gpt 5.1 Instant costs $1.25/1M input tokens and $10.00/1M output tokens as of 2026-06-27. Openrouter publishes this model with a 128K tokens context window. o10 lists Gpt 5.1 Instant on OpenAI at routing band C4. API slug gpt-5.1-instant. Verify list prices against the venue you call.
Last updated: 2026-06-27. Full catalog. Reference prices are dated snapshots. Compare total cost and measured task quality before choosing a route.
Gpt 5.1 Instant is a chat model from openrouter (slug: gpt-5.1-instant). Pick Gpt 5.1 Instant when you need OpenAI's general chat/vision family at this generation. It is the named GPT SKU, not a reasoning-only o-series model. Published input pricing starts at $1.25/1M tokens. Context window: 128K tokens.
Catalog snapshot 2026-06-27.
When should you pick Gpt 5.1 Instant?
Pick Gpt 5.1 Instant when you need OpenAI's general chat/vision family at this generation. It is the named GPT SKU, not a reasoning-only o-series model. Gpt 5.1 Instant has cheaper mini/nano siblings for high-volume work. Pin the full SKU only when evals fail on the smaller tier.
How does Gpt 5.1 Instant differ from sibling models?
Gpt 5.1 Instant has cheaper mini/nano siblings for high-volume work. Pin the full SKU only when evals fail on the smaller tier.
How much does Gpt 5.1 Instant cost per million tokens?
Gpt 5.1 Instant costs $1.25/1M input tokens and $10.00/1M output tokens in the gateway catalog snapshot (2026-06-27). Endpoint pricing may differ by fulfillment host.
Sourced from gateway catalog snapshot.
Where can you run Gpt 5.1 Instant?
Gpt 5.1 Instant is configured on OpenAI. Known host IDs: openai: openai/gpt-5.1-instant. This model is routable through o10 eval-gated routing.
What is Gpt 5.1 Instant's context window?
Gpt 5.1 Instant supports a 128K tokens context window in the gateway catalog snapshot. Context limits may vary by fulfillment host endpoint.
What o10 routing band is Gpt 5.1 Instant?
Gpt 5.1 Instant is classified at o10 routing band C4. Bands group models by cost tier and eval profile: C0 (economy), C1 (standard), C2 (capable), C3/C4 (frontier). Production routing is enabled for this slug.
Who makes Gpt 5.1 Instant?
Gpt 5.1 Instant is attributed to source provider openrouter in the o10 catalog. Fulfillment hosts (OpenAI) supply API access; list pricing may differ by venue.
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Specifications
Gpt 5.1 Instant in the o10 unified catalog.
Gpt 5.1 Instant specifications
Field
Value
o10 slug
`gpt-5.1-instant`
Type
text
Band
C4
Routable
Yes
Source provider
openrouter
Primary host
OpenAI
Gateway ID
`openai/gpt-5.1-instant`
Context window
128,000 tokens
Released
2025-11-12
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Token pricing
Gateway snapshot pricing for Gpt 5.1 Instant.
Gpt 5.1 Instant token pricing
Unit
Price
Input
$1.25/1M tokens
Output
$10/1M tokens
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Fulfillment hosts
Upstream venues configured for Gpt 5.1 Instant.
Gpt 5.1 Instant fulfillment routes
Host
Upstream model ID
openai
openai/gpt-5.1-instant
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Gateway provider endpoints
Endpoint-level pricing and latency from the gateway catalog.
Gpt 5.1 Instant costs $1.25/1M input tokens and $10.00/1M output tokens in the gateway snapshot (2026-06-27). Verify against your provider's published pricing.
What is Gpt 5.1 Instant's context window?
Gpt 5.1 Instant supports 128K tokens in the gateway catalog snapshot. Host-specific endpoints may differ.
Which hosts serve Gpt 5.1 Instant?
Gpt 5.1 Instant (gpt-5.1-instant) is configured on: OpenAI. Upstream model IDs are listed in the fulfillment routes section.
Is Gpt 5.1 Instant routable through o10?
Yes. Gpt 5.1 Instant is routable at band C4. Send model: "gpt-5.1-instant" or use an o10 smart routing alias.
How do I call Gpt 5.1 Instant via o10?
Use o10 slug "gpt-5.1-instant" or gateway ID "openai/gpt-5.1-instant" depending on your integration. Gateway-compatible endpoints accept OpenAI-style /v1 requests.
How does o10 route this model?
o10 routes Gpt 5.1 Instant only when per-use-case evals clear at your quality floor. Band C4 indicates cost tier. See /kyi for governance and /models/routing for smart aliases.