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GPT 5.5 model details and integration guide

GPT 5.5 is positioned for text workloads with metered pricing on HeyWaii.

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Page last updated: April 26, 2026

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Base URL: https://www.heywaii.com/v1

Model ID: gpt-5.5

Overview

GPT 5.5 is part of the HeyWaii API Market catalog for text-heavy product workflows, assistants, and automation tasks.

This model is configured with metered billing, so cost tracks usage rather than a flat call count.

It is currently marked as a recommended option in the catalog.

Model explainer

GPT 5.5 is a text generation API model page built to explain capability fit, real workflow value, and integration friction.

GPT 5.5 is strongest around Token-based billing, Text generation, Production relay usage, which makes it a practical option for product-facing workflows.

If your workload is close to App copilots, Workflow automation, Developer-facing AI integrations, this page should be enough to start model selection and pre-rollout testing.

From a modality angle, GPT 5.5 fits Text generation, Token metered workflows and can be validated on one core use case before wider rollout.

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Public pricing and price advantage

Public sell-side pricing is $8.00/1M tokens, making it easier to test cost, stage rollouts, and estimate volume budgets.

HeyWaii public price

token

$8.00/1M tokens

Official output

1M tokens

$30.00 / 1M tokens

73% lower

Pricing readout

GPT 5.5 is publicly listed at $8.00/1M tokens, so you can estimate cost before rollout.

Metered billing is usually a better fit for longer conversations and sustained request volume.

OpenAI-compatible access reduces the cost of retooling SDKs and request formats.

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How to call

1. Create a HeyWaii API key first so GPT 5.5 can be tested from a real environment.

2. Point your base URL to the HeyWaii relay and keep your existing OpenAI-compatible request flow.

3. Set the model to gpt-5.5, validate on low traffic first, then scale up.

Selection guidance

Low-friction API access for text generation workflows.

OpenAI-compatible integration helps reduce migration overhead.

Metered billing fits sustained or higher-volume usage.

FAQ

What is GPT 5.5 actually good for?

GPT 5.5 is currently best suited for App copilots, Workflow automation, Developer-facing AI integrations. Before production rollout, validate it on your highest-value task first.

How much does GPT 5.5 cost on HeyWaii?

GPT 5.5 is listed here at $8.00/1M tokens, which makes cost modeling and staged rollout planning much easier before full deployment.

Can I use GPT 5.5 with an OpenAI-compatible stack?

If you already run an OpenAI-compatible stack, GPT 5.5 can usually be tested with the same request pattern after setting your API key, base URL, and model ID.

GPT 5.5 model details and integration guide

Overview

Model explainer

Related use-case hubs

Best for

Modalities

Public pricing and price advantage

Model capability metrics

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How to call

Selection guidance

FAQ

What is GPT 5.5 actually good for?

How much does GPT 5.5 cost on HeyWaii?

Can I use GPT 5.5 with an OpenAI-compatible stack?