Migrate off GPT Image 2
DeprecatedGPT Image 2 is deprecated and shuts down on 10 Feb 2027. OpenAI's official replacement is GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst. The cheapest comparable model we track is Ministral 3 3B (Mistral) at $0.1 per 1M tokens blended.
Last verified: 13 Nov 2026 · sourced from official provider documentation
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GPT Image 2 → GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst
Moving to GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst means about the same blended price.
| Spec | GPT Image 2 | GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Deprecated | GA |
| Blended price /1M | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Input / output /1M | $8 / $30 | $8 / $30 |
| Context window | — | — |
| Max output | — | — |
| Modality | text, image | text, image |
| Knowledge cutoff | — | — |
API string was gpt-image-2 → switch to gpt-image-2.6-sunburst. See GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst's full spec sheet →
Budget-friendly replacements for GPT Image 2
Generally-available models that match GPT Image 2's capabilities, ranked by blended price. Every number is computed from official catalog prices.
| Model | Blended /1M | Input / output | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministral 3 3B Mistral | $0.1 | $0.1 / $0.1 | — |
| Amazon Nova Lite Amazon | $0.105 | $0.06 / $0.24 | 300K |
| Llama 4 Scout (17B-16E Instruct) Meta | $0.15 | $0.1 / $0.3 | 10M |
Migrating off GPT Image 2
What replaces GPT Image 2?
OpenAI's recommended migration for GPT Image 2 is GPT Image 2.6 Sunburst. The cheapest comparable model in our catalog is Ministral 3 3B (Mistral) at $0.1/1M blended.
When is GPT Image 2 shut down?
GPT Image 2 is deprecated and scheduled to shut down on 10 Feb 2027 (deprecated 10 Nov 2026). Migrate before that date to avoid a 404.
What is the cheapest alternative to GPT Image 2?
Ministral 3 3B (Mistral) is the cheapest generally-available alternative we track that matches GPT Image 2's capabilities, at $0.1 per 1M input and $0.1 per 1M output tokens ($0.1/1M blended).
Browse the full deprecation watch → or see GPT Image 2's full spec sheet →
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