Deep Research
OpenAI • agent
OpenAI research agent optimized for browsing, analysis and synthesis across hundreds of sources rather than software engineering execution.
Specifications
Context Window
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Input Price/1M
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Benchmarks
Deep Research results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
agent
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Agent Composite | 90.4 | 100.0 | SWEN Agent Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Autonomy
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Agent Autonomy | 92.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Agent Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Integration
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Agent Integration | 89.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Agent Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Reliability
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Agent Reliability | 90.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Agent Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Tool Use
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Agent Tool Use | 91.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Agent Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Value
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWEN Agent Value | 80.0 | 100.0 | SWEN Agent Registry v2026-06-22. Editorial multimodal ranking with modality-specific scoring based on product capability, control, speed, value and integration readiness. |
Information
- Tool Calling
- ✅ Supported
- Vision
- ✅ Supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
- Tags
- agentresearch-agentswen-curated-registryopenaideep-researchtool-usebrowser-use
Full Analysis: Deep Research
What is Deep Research?
Deep Research is an AI model developed by OpenAI, classified as a agent model. It focuses on text processing and natural language generation. As a proprietary model, it is available via OpenAI's cloud API.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Deep Research does not have public per-token pricing available at this time. Some models offer access via enterprise plans or research programs. Check OpenAI's official website for up-to-date availability and pricing.
Benchmarks & Performance
Deep Research was evaluated on 6 different benchmarks, covering categories like agent, Autonomy, Integration, Reliability, Tool Use, Value. Results show exceptional performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
Deep Research specializes in agent, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing agent content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Deep Research competes directly with similarly capable models. Key competitors include Claude (Anthropic), Gemini (Google), and open source models like Llama (Meta) and Qwen (Alibaba). The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deep Research?
OpenAI research agent optimized for browsing, analysis and synthesis across hundreds of sources rather than software engineering execution.
How much does Deep Research cost?
Deep Research does not have public per-token pricing available at this time. Check OpenAI's official website for up-to-date information.
How does Deep Research compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Deep Research scored: SWEN Agent Composite: 90.4/100, SWEN Agent Autonomy: 92/100, SWEN Agent Integration: 89/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Deep Research open source?
No, Deep Research is a proprietary model from OpenAI. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is Deep Research best for?
Deep Research excels at multimodal tasks including text and vision. It supports tool calling for API integrations and automation.
Last updated: June 22, 2026 • View methodology →