OpenAI Enterprise pricing
PREREQUISITES
Python 3.8+OpenAI API key (Enterprise or standard)pip install openai>=1.0
Overview of pricing
OpenAI Enterprise pricing is not fixed publicly and depends on your organization's usage, scale, and support needs. It offers volume-based discounts, custom SLAs, and enterprise-grade security features. Pricing typically includes:
- Pay-as-you-go or committed usage plans
- Discounts for high-volume API calls
- Access to advanced models like
gpt-4oandgpt-4o-mini - Dedicated support and onboarding
- Compliance certifications (SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.)
Contact OpenAI sales to get a custom pricing quote tailored to your usage and requirements.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Custom, volume-based with discounts |
| Support | Dedicated enterprise support and onboarding |
| Security | Enhanced security and compliance certifications |
| Models included | gpt-4o, gpt-4o-mini, and others |
| SLA | Custom service-level agreements |
How to get pricing details
To obtain OpenAI Enterprise pricing details, follow these steps:
- Visit the OpenAI Enterprise page.
- Fill out the contact form with your organization’s details and expected usage.
- Engage with OpenAI sales for a consultation and custom quote.
- Review contract terms including SLAs, compliance, and billing.
Enterprise customers receive tailored pricing based on API usage, model selection, and support level.
Example: using OpenAI Enterprise API
Once you have Enterprise access, use the standard openai Python SDK with your Enterprise API key. Example code to call gpt-4o model:
from openai import OpenAI
import os
client = OpenAI(api_key=os.environ["OPENAI_API_KEY"])
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gpt-4o",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello from Enterprise!"}]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)Hello from Enterprise!
Common variations
Enterprise customers can use different models like gpt-4o-mini for cost efficiency or gpt-4o for maximum capability. They can also enable streaming responses or fine-tune models under Enterprise agreements.
API usage and billing are tracked via the same dashboard as standard OpenAI accounts but with Enterprise-level reporting and controls.
Key Takeaways
- OpenAI Enterprise pricing is custom and volume-based with discounts for large usage.
- Enterprise plans include dedicated support, compliance, and SLAs not in standard plans.
- Contact OpenAI sales via the Enterprise page to get a tailored pricing quote.
- Use the standard OpenAI SDK with your Enterprise API key for integration.
- Enterprise supports advanced models and flexible usage options including streaming.