OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.4 with Excel and Google Sheets Financial Plugins

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Published: March 5, 2026 11:03 PM ET

OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.4 with Excel and Google Sheets Financial Plugins

OpenAI has just released GPT-5.4, a significant update that enhances its AI capabilities. This model comes in two forms: GPT-5.4 Thinking and GPT-5.4 Pro. Designed for complex tasks, these versions will be available through OpenAI’s paid API and Codex platforms. Additionally, subscribers to ChatGPT’s Plus plan, priced at $20 per month and above, will have access to GPT-5.4 Thinking. Enterprise users can opt for GPT-5.4 Pro, available at $200 monthly. Free users will experience GPT-5.4 when their queries route automatically to the model.

Improved Efficiency and New Features

One of the standout features of GPT-5.4 is its efficiency. OpenAI claims it utilizes 47% fewer tokens on some tasks compared to earlier models. The new “native” Computer Use mode allows users to interact with their computers more intuitively. This feature expands to applications like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, streamlining financial analysis and automated task completion.

Performance Metrics

GPT-5.4 supports up to 1 million tokens of context.
Success rates on various benchmarks show significant improvements:

89.3% on BrowseComp for web browsing efficiency.
75.0% on OSWorld-Verified for desktop navigation.
67.3% on WebArena-Verified for DOM and screenshot interactions.
92.8% on Online-Mind2Web for screenshot-based assessments.

On MMMU-Pro, GPT-5.4 achieved an 81.2% success rate, up from 79.5% by its predecessor.
Improved error rates on document handling metrics.

Enhancements for Developers

Developers can benefit from improved coding workflows with GPT-5.4. The model combines enhanced coding abilities with advanced tool usages, making it a robust option for tasks requiring multiple steps. The introduction of a tool search feature optimizes efficiency by retrieving only relevant tools when needed.

Integration with Financial Tools

OpenAI has introduced a suite of secure AI products tailored for enterprises, particularly in finance. Key integrations include:

ChatGPT for Excel and Google Sheets: Allows users to build and analyze complex financial models seamlessly.
Reusable Skills: For tasks like earnings summaries and investment memo creation.

Recent benchmarks indicate that model performance in financial evaluations has risen dramatically, with performance levels increasing from 43.7% to 88.0% with the new GPT-5.4 Thinking.

Pricing Structure

Pricing for the new model varies based on the type:

GPT-5.4: $2.50 per million input tokens; $15 per million output tokens.
GPT-5.4 Pro: $30 per million input tokens; $180 per million output tokens.

There are additional costs for larger input sizes. If input exceeds 272,000 tokens, the rate doubles.

Aiming for Professional Workflows

OpenAI designed GPT-5.4 to extend beyond basic answer generation, focusing instead on comprehensive professional workflows. By facilitating better tool integration, computer interaction, and minimizing factual errors, GPT-5.4 aims to make AI systems more effective in real-world applications.