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OpenAI API cost query for student voice assistant project

A student user is seeking cost estimates for OpenAI's API, specifically for building a home voice assistant. They are currently using Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash for free but want to switch to a more cost-effective OpenAI model. The user is looking for advice on the cheapest way to utilize OpenAI's services and which models offer a low monthly cost. AI

IMPACT Provides insight into user cost considerations for AI model adoption.

RANK_REASON User query about pricing for a specific product.

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Larry_Kenwood ·

    Can someone give me a rough estimate of how much OpenAI API costs for models and useage?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I hope to use OpenAI LLM to make a home voice assistant, but as a student I'm on a limited budget. I'm a bit confused how it works, but I imagine it's pay as you go. Right now, I'm using Gemini 2.5 flash for free however I want to move to an Open…