ModerateOpenAIPricing Change
OpenAI adds 10% data residency pricing uplift for new models
OpenAI pricing page now states that regional processing (data residency) endpoints cost 10% more for models released on or after March 5, 2026 that support data residency. This affects cost planning for compliance-focused deployments.
Oct 20, 2026 (UTC)Views:1
Vendor pricing event: check the source for affected model IDs.OpenAI Overview
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Regional processing (data residency) endpoints are charged a 10% uplift for models released on or after March 5, 2026, that are eligible for data residency. See our Your data guide for sup
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