OpenAI vs Microsoft Azure OpenAI: pricing and rate limits compared
As of the latest verified sweep, OpenAI's gpt-4o-mini tier runs $0.15 against Microsoft Azure OpenAI's GPT-4o mini tier at $0.15. See every tracked tier and rate limit for both vendors below, refreshed the moment VendorSpies detects a change on either published rate card.
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Verified 10/21/2026
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