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computer-use-preview

Deprecated

Computer-use agent model. Deprecation announced 2026-04-22; shuts down 2026-07-23, replaced by gpt-5.4-mini. Pricing shown is BATCH tier ($1.50 in / $6 out per 1M). Context/max-output not published.

computer-use-preview by OpenAI costs $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $6 per 1M output tokens ($2.63/1M blended). It is deprecated, shutting down 23 Jul 2026; the recommended replacement is GPT-5.4 mini.

Last verified: 13 Aug 2026 · sourced from official provider documentation

Lifecycle warning

This model is deprecated. Scheduled shutdown: 23 Jul 2026. Recommended migration: GPT-5.4 mini.

Read the computer-use-preview migration guide → replacement & cheapest alternatives

Provider
OpenAI
Status
Deprecated
Input price
$1.50 / 1M tokens
Output price
$6 / 1M tokens
Cached input
—
Blended price
$2.63 / 1M tokens
Context window
—
Max output
—
Modality
text, image
Open weights
No — API only
Knowledge cutoff
—
Released
—
API string
computer-use-preview

Source: OpenAI official documentation ↗

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FAQ

computer-use-preview — questions & answers

How much does computer-use-preview cost?

computer-use-preview is priced at $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $6 per 1M output tokens ($2.63/1M blended at a 3:1 input-to-output ratio).

Is computer-use-preview being deprecated or retired?

computer-use-preview is deprecated. Its scheduled shutdown date is 23 Jul 2026. The recommended migration is GPT-5.4 mini.

Does computer-use-preview support image or vision input?

Yes — computer-use-preview accepts image input. Listed modalities: text, image.

Can I self-host computer-use-preview?

No — computer-use-preview is proprietary. Its weights are not publicly released, so it is available only through OpenAI's API (or hosted partners), not for self-hosting.

What is the API model string for computer-use-preview?

The API model identifier for computer-use-preview is "computer-use-preview" when calling OpenAI's API.