o3 API at $0.60 / $2.40 per 1M tokens
OpenAI's o3 reasoning model. On Qora API you call o3 through one OpenAI-compatible endpoint at least 70% below OpenAI's official price.
o3 pricing vs official
| Provider | Input / 1M tokens | Output / 1M tokens |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI official | $2.00 | $8.00 |
| Qora API (default group) | $0.60 | $2.40 |
Official prices from OpenAI; Qora prices from qoraapi.com/pricing, both checked November 2, 2026.
What it costs in practice
A workload of 10M input tokens and 2M output tokens costs $36.00 at OpenAI's official price and $10.80 on Qora API, a saving of $25.20.
Quick start
Python (OpenAI SDK)
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(base_url="https://qoraapi.com/v1", api_key="YOUR_QORA_KEY")
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model="o3",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)
cURL
curl https://qoraapi.com/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_QORA_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"model": "o3", "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]}'
The same key works in Cursor, Cline, Continue, SillyTavern and any tool that accepts a custom OpenAI base URL. See the docs or this setup guide.
FAQ
How much does the o3 API cost on Qora API?
$0.60 per 1M input tokens and $2.40 per 1M output tokens in the default group, at least 70% below OpenAI's official $2.00 / $8.00. Prices checked November 2, 2026; the live price is always on qoraapi.com/pricing.
What is the model ID for o3?
Use "o3" as the model name with the OpenAI-compatible base URL https://qoraapi.com/v1.
Do I need a subscription?
No. Qora API is pay as you go in USD. You top up a balance and pay per token used.
Is there a free trial?
New users can get $5 of trial credit by messaging @QoraAPI on X or emailing support@qoraapi.com.