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# GPT-5 nano

GPT-5 nano is the fastest and most affordable model in the GPT-5 family, designed for high-throughput, low-latency tasks like classification, routing, autocomplete, and lightweight inference at scale. Your use is subject to OpenAI's [Terms](https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use) & [Privacy](https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy) Policies.

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```
1import { streamText } from 'ai'
2

3const result = streamText({
4  model: 'openai/gpt-5-nano',
5  prompt: 'Why is the sky blue?'
6})
```

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[Overview](/ai-gateway/models/gpt-5-nano) [API](/ai-gateway/models/gpt-5-nano/api) [About](/ai-gateway/models/gpt-5-nano/about) [Providers](/ai-gateway/models/gpt-5-nano/providers) [Throughput](/ai-gateway/models/gpt-5-nano/throughput) [Latency](/ai-gateway/models/gpt-5-nano/latency) [Uptime](/ai-gateway/models/gpt-5-nano/uptime) [Status](/ai-gateway/models/gpt-5-nano/status) [Similar](/ai-gateway/models/gpt-5-nano/similar) [FAQ](/ai-gateway/models/gpt-5-nano/faq)

## [Copy link to heading](#playground)Playground

Try out GPT-5 nano by OpenAI. Usage is billed to your team at API rates. Free users (those who haven't made a payment) get $5 of credits every 30 days.

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GPT-5 nano

## [Copy link to heading](#providers)Providers

Route requests across multiple providers. Copy a provider slug to set your preference. Visit the [docs](/docs/ai-gateway/provider-options) for more info. Using a provider means you agree to their terms, listed under Legal.

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| Context | Max Output | Latency | Throughput | Input | Output | Cache | Web Search | Capabilities | ZDR | No Training | Free Tier | Release Date |  |
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| ![azure logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Fazure.png&w=48&q=75) [Azure](/ai-gateway/models/providers/azure) Legal:[Terms](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/cognitive-services/openai/code-of-conduct)•[Privacy](https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement) | 400K | 128K | 5.9s |  | $0.05/M | $0.40/M | Read:$0.01/M Write:— | $14/K \+ input costs | +3 |  |  |  | 08/07/2025 |  |
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| ![openai logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Fopenai.png&w=48&q=75) [OpenAI](/ai-gateway/models/providers/openai) Legal:[Terms](https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use)•[Privacy](https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy) | 400K | 128K | 5.7s | 225tps | $0.05/M+1 more | $0.40/M+1 more | Read:$0.005/M+1 more Write:— | $10/K \+ input costs | +3 |  |  |  | 08/07/2025 |  |

## [Copy link to heading](#throughput)Throughput24 hours

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P50 throughput on live AI Gateway traffic, in tokens per second (TPS). Visit the [docs](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/models-and-providers/metrics) for more info.

## [Copy link to heading](#latency)Latency24 hours

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P50 time to first token (TTFT) on live AI Gateway traffic, in milliseconds. View the [docs](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/models-and-providers/metrics) for more info.

## [Copy link to heading](#uptime)Uptime24 hours

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Direct request success rate on AI Gateway and per-provider. Visit the [docs](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/models-and-providers/uptime) for more info.

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| ![openai logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Fopenai.png&w=48&q=75) [openai/gpt-5.6-terra](/ai-gateway/models/gpt-5.6-terra) | 1.1M | 2.0s | 120tps | $2.50/M$2/M Fast $4/M+1 more | $15/M$12/M Fast $24/M+1 more | Read: $0.25/M$0.20/M+1 more Write: $3.13/M$2.50/M+1 more | $10/K \+ input costs | +4 | ![azure logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Fazure.png&w=48&q=75) ![bedrock logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Famazon%2520bedrock.png&w=48&q=75) ![openai logo](/vc-ap-vercel-marketing/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F7nyt0uhk7sse4zvn.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fdocs-assets%2Fstatic%2Fdocs%2Fai-gateway%2Flogos%2Fopenai.png&w=48&q=75) |  |  |  | 07/09/2026 |  |
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## [Copy link to heading](#about-gpt-5-nano)About GPT-5 nano

GPT-5 nano was released on August 7, 2025 as the entry-level tier of the GPT-5 model family. It's optimized for the highest throughput and lowest latency in the family, targeting workloads where speed and cost matter more than reasoning depth.

Despite being the smallest GPT-5 variant, GPT-5 nano benefits from the family's architectural improvements. It handles classification, routing, extraction, and simple generation tasks with quality that reflects the generational leap from GPT-4.1 nano. The context window of 400K tokens is notable for a model at this tier, enabling it to process long inputs even when outputs remain short.

The model is designed to serve as a building block in larger systems: classifying incoming requests, routing them to appropriate handlers, extracting key fields from documents, and providing instant responses for simple queries, all at a cost that makes per-request inference viable for the highest-traffic applications.

## [Copy link to heading](#what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-provider)What To Consider When Choosing a Provider

- Configuration: GPT-5 nano prioritizes throughput and latency over reasoning depth. It's the right choice when you need fast answers to simple questions at minimal cost.
- Configuration: At its price point, GPT-5 nano is practical as a classifier, router, or preprocessor that runs on every request, deciding which downstream model or action to invoke.
- Zero Data Retention: Zero Data Retention is available for this model. It is offered on a per-provider and model basis. See the [documentation](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/security-and-compliance/zdr) for details.
- Authentication: AI Gateway authenticates requests using an [API key](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/authentication-and-byok#api-key-authentication) or [OIDC token](https://vercel.com/docs/ai-gateway/authentication-and-byok#oidc-token-authentication). You do not need to manage provider credentials directly.

## [Copy link to heading](#when-to-use-gpt-5-nano)When to Use GPT-5 nano

### Best for

- Real-time classification: Sentiment analysis, intent detection, and topic labeling at high request volume
- Routing and triage: Deciding which model or workflow handles each incoming request
- Autocomplete and suggestions: Sub-second inline suggestions in editors and search interfaces
- Lightweight extraction: Pulling specific fields from structured or semi-structured text
- Cost-sensitive batch processing: Millions of simple inferences at minimal aggregate cost

### Consider alternatives when

- Complex reasoning needed: GPT-5 mini or GPT-5 for tasks requiring multi-step analysis
- Code generation: Codex mini or GPT-5 codex for coding-specific tasks
- Deep deliberation: O3 or o4-mini for problems that benefit from chain-of-thought reasoning
- Rich multimodal analysis: Full GPT-5 for complex vision and document understanding tasks

## [Copy link to heading](#conclusion)Conclusion

GPT-5 nano brings GPT-5 family improvements to the fastest and most affordable tier, making it the right choice for classification, routing, and high-throughput lightweight tasks through AI Gateway.