WaveSpeed 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 | WaveSpeed | OpenAI API | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sora 2 | $0.400 | $0.400 | tie |
| Sora 2 Pro | $1.20 | $1.20 | tie |
Where WaveSpeed wins
No models where WaveSpeed beats OpenAI API at default settings.
Where OpenAI API wins
No models where OpenAI API beats WaveSpeed at default settings.
Exclusive models
Only on WaveSpeed: Kling 3.0, Veo 3.1, Veo 3.1 Fast, Wan 2.7, Seedance 2.0, Seedream 4.5, FLUX 2 Klein, Nano Banana 2, Veo 3.1 Lite, Kling 3.0 Turbo, Seedance 2.0 Mini, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2 Lite, Seedream 5.0 Pro, Seedream 5.0 Lite, FLUX 2 Pro, FLUX 2 Max
How you pay
WaveSpeed 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 WaveSpeed → · 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.