GPT-4o + SafePipe
GPT-4o ("omni") remains a cost-effective option for applications that don't require GPT-5 level capabilities. It offers excellent multimodal performance at lower cost.
Quick Start
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: "sp_your_key",
baseURL: "https://api.safepipe.eu/v1"
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "gpt-4o",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "..." }]
});The GDPR Challenge
GPT-4o was OpenAI's first truly multimodal model, capable of processing text, images, and audio natively. While surpassed by GPT-5 series, it remains highly capable for most applications. The model achieves fast inference and strong performance across diverse tasks. All processing occurs through US Azure infrastructure.
Without SafePipe
- ×All prompts transmitted to US-based Azure servers
- ×Default 30-day data retention
- ×Multimodal inputs may contain PII in images
With SafePipe
- ✓PII redaction before transmission
- ✓Zero-knowledge logging in Frankfurt
- ✓Request/response encryption
Comparison
| Feature | Direct API | + SafePipe |
|---|---|---|
| Data location | San Francisco, USA | Frankfurt 🇪🇺 |
| PII redaction | — | Auto |
| GDPR Art. 44 | Risk | ✓ |
| Schrems II | — | ✓ |
| Added latency | — | <30ms |
Use Cases
FAQ
Is GPT-4o still relevant with GPT-5 available?
Yes! GPT-4o offers excellent value for many use cases. It's faster and cheaper than GPT-5 while providing strong capabilities. With SafePipe, you can use it compliantly.
When should I use GPT-4o vs GPT-5?
Use GPT-4o for cost-sensitive applications and simpler tasks. Use GPT-5/5.1 for complex reasoning and the most demanding applications. Both require SafePipe for GDPR compliance.
Start using GPT-4o
1,000 free requests/month