Replicate vs OpenAI API
It's a tie: each platform is cheaper on 0 of 2 shared models. Head-to-head on every tracked model both platforms offer, at default settings, converted to dollars.
| Model | Replicate | OpenAI API | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sora 2 | $0.400 | $0.400 | tie |
| Sora 2 Pro | $1.20 | $1.20 | tie |
Where Replicate wins
No models where Replicate beats OpenAI API at default settings.
Where OpenAI API wins
No models where OpenAI API beats Replicate at default settings.
Exclusive models
Only on Replicate: Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, Veo 3.1 Fast, Seedream 4.5, GPT Image 2, Ideogram V3, Qwen Image, Recraft V4
How you pay
Replicate uses transparent pay-per-use pricing in USD — you pay exactly per generation via API, with no subscription. Better for developers and irregular usage.
OpenAI API uses transparent pay-per-use pricing in USD — you pay exactly per generation via API, with no subscription. Better for developers and irregular usage.
Try Replicate → · Try OpenAI API →
Different platforms may run different tiers of the same model — see model pages for variants. Prices re-verified several times a day from official sources.