OpenAI · FinOps Profile
Openai Finops
FOCUS-aligned FinOps for OpenAI: token-based metering across model tiers with batch and cached-input lanes.
Openai Finops is the FinOps profile for OpenAI on the APIs.io network, aligned with the FinOps Foundation Framework.
The provider bills by token and 3 discount lanes (caching, batching or committed use) are published, as read on 2026-05-22.
It defines 7 billable meters, billed in USD, on a monthly cycle, and pricing category usage-based.
The profile maps 5 FOCUS columns for cost-allocation reporting.
Tagged areas include FinOps, FOCUS, AI, and Tokens.
Category: AI and Machine Learning
Pricing: Usage-Based
Billing: Monthly
FOCUS v1.3
Bills by: token
3 discount lanes
Method:
generated, dated 2026-05-22.
Written by API Evangelist on 2026-05-22 from the provider's published pricing, and not verified by the provider. Treat the meters and categories as our reading of their pages, not their statement.
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FinOpsFOCUSAITokens
Discount Lanes
Cached input — ~10x cheaper than uncached
Batch API — 50% off
Flex tier — Reduced cost / lower priority
Framework Alignment
FOCUS Columns
PricingUnit
MTok
ProviderName
OpenAI
PublisherName
OpenAI
ServiceCategory
AI and Machine Learning
ServiceName
OpenAI API
Meters
input_tokens
output_tokens
cached_input_tokens
image_generations
audio_minutes
embeddings_tokens
fine_tuning_training_tokens
Sources
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