Recently, OpenAI released its latest multimodal language model GPT-4, and ever since its release GPT-4 has been making headlines for its added features and capabilities. For now, ChatGPT Plus subscribers can access Chat GPT-4 by simply logging into their OpenAI account.
However, API users need to join the waitlist to access the latest GPT-4. Another part of Chat GPT-4 that has been raising questions is the pricing of API.
OpenAI has issued a new reduced pricing for Chatgpt API users, where users need to purchase tokens to access GPT-4 API.
In this article, we are going to discuss GPT-4 API Price and how to access Chat GPT-4 API. In addition, we will also mention how to join the GPT-4 API waitlist.
Chat GPT-4 API Pricing
Users can join the waitlist to access GPT-4 API. Unlike ChatGPT Plus, users operating GPT-4 don’t need to purchase a monthly subscription to access GPT-4 through API.
However, you need to purchase tokens to operate GPT-4 and you will be charged based on the number of tokens used.
Pricing with 8K context lengths starts from $0.03 per 1000 “prompts” tokens which is (around 750 words). The pricing of sampled tokens is a bit higher at $0.06 per 1000 tokens.
Similarly, 32K context length expenses begin at a price range of $0.06 per 1000 prompt tokens. While the sampled tokens cost $0.12 per 1000 tokens.
GPT-4 API waitlist
To access GPT-4 API, users need to join the waitlist. Here are the steps on how to join GPT-4 API waitlist:
Visit this link https://openai.com/waitlist/gpt-4-api and add the following details asked by OpenAI:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Company Name (Optional)
- Organization ID
- How do you primary plan to utilize GPT-4
- Any specific ideas you’re excited to build using GPT-4
(It’s essential to provide correct details to all questions with Asterisk (*) marked on it)
Once you have added all the details, you need to click on the option “Join Waitlist” at the bottom and OpenAI will receive your request for GPT-4 API access.
How to Get GPT 4 API Access
For now, GPT-4 API is not accessible to the public or developers. However, users can request early access to the GPT-4 API by joining the waitlist available on OpenAI’s website. Users need to add their details such as First Name, Last Name, Email, Organization ID, etc.
Then you need to tap on the option “Join Waitlist” mentioned at the bottom to enroll on the waiting list.
How much time will it take to be fully available?
GPT-4 is available for usage through ChatGPT Plus from 14th March 2023. Users who already have a ChatGPT Plus subscription can simply use GPT-4 by logging into their accounts.
Meanwhile, developers who want to access GPT-4 through API generate applications and services.
You need to Join the Waitlist by tapping on this link https://openai.com/waitlist/gpt-4-api and entering your details.
Currently, there is no specific date mentioned by OpenAI regarding the availability of GPT-4 API will be made fully available. However, we can expect an update soon from OpenAI regarding the availability of GPT-4 API.
Is it really Multimodal?
Multimodal can be referred to as a process that utilizes more than one way or mode of achieving goals or addressing several modes of applications.
People use this term on a high scale for academic and technical contexts.
OpenAI’s latest model GPT-4 is defined as “Multimodal” due to its ability to exhibit responses in more than one form which is an image and text form. The vision input is one of the top features of GPT-4.
Final Thoughts
GPT-4 contains a different pricing plan based on the tokens and context length utilized by the users. The latest pricing of GPT-4 begins at $0.03 and moves all the way up to $0.12 per 1000 tokens based on the requirements.
API pricing is quite affordable compared to the purchasing plans initiated by ChatGPT Plus which is $20/month to access GPT-4.
Even though GPT-4 API is unavailable for now, users can still join the waitlist to ensure early access.