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GPT-4.1 mini vs GPT-4o mini

GPT-4.1 mini significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GPT-4o mini is 2.7x cheaper per token.

OpenAI · OpenAI · Updated for 2026

Which is better?

GPT-4.1 mini outperforms in 5 benchmarks (GPQA, MathVista, MMLU, MMMU, SWE-Bench Verified), while GPT-4o mini is better at 0 benchmarks. GPT-4.1 mini significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

On price, GPT-4o mini is roughly 2.7x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

GPT-4.1 mini also accepts a larger context window (1,047,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Based on current benchmark, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.

Choose GPT-4.1 mini

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 5 of 5 shared benchmarks
  • you process long inputs — it offers a 1,047,576 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Apr 2025

Choose GPT-4o mini

  • cost matters — it's about 2.7x cheaper per token

At a glance

The differences that matter most.

GPT-4.1 mini
OpenAI
GPT-4o mini
OpenAI
Benchmark wins
5 of 5
0 of 5
Input price
$0.40 / M
$0.15 / M
Output price
$1.60 / M
$0.60 / M
Context window
1,047,576
128,000
Released
Apr 2025
Jul 2024
License
Proprietary
Proprietary

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

5 benchmarks

GPT-4.1 mini outperforms in 5 benchmarks (GPQA, MathVista, MMLU, MMMU, SWE-Bench Verified), while GPT-4o mini is better at 0 benchmarks.

GPT-4.1 mini significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Playground indexes and blind preference scores

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

GPT-4o mini costs less

For input processing, GPT-4.1 mini ($0.40/1M tokens) is 2.7x more expensive than GPT-4o mini ($0.15/1M tokens).

For output processing, GPT-4.1 mini ($1.60/1M tokens) is 2.7x more expensive than GPT-4o mini ($0.60/1M tokens).

In conclusion, GPT-4.1 mini is more expensive than GPT-4o mini.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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OpenAI
GPT-4.1 mini
Input tokens$0.40
Output tokens$1.60
Best providerOpenAI
OpenAI
GPT-4o mini
Input tokens$0.15
Output tokens$0.60
Best providerAzure
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

GPT-4.1 mini accepts 1,047,576 input tokens compared to GPT-4o mini's 128,000 tokens. GPT-4.1 mini can generate longer responses up to 32,768 tokens, while GPT-4o mini is limited to 16,384 tokens.

OpenAI
GPT-4.1 mini
Input1,047,576 tokens
Output32,768 tokens
OpenAI
GPT-4o mini
Input128,000 tokens
Output16,384 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both GPT-4.1 mini and GPT-4o mini support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

GPT-4.1 mini

Text
Images
Audio
Video

GPT-4o mini

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.

Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.

GPT-4.1 mini

Proprietary

Closed source

GPT-4o mini

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

GPT-4.1 mini was released on 2025-04-14, while GPT-4o mini was released on 2024-07-18.

GPT-4.1 mini is 9 months newer than GPT-4o mini.

GPT-4.1 mini

Apr 14, 2025

1.4 years ago

9mo newer
GPT-4o mini

Jul 18, 2024

2.1 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

GPT-4.1 mini has a knowledge cutoff of 2024-05-31, while GPT-4o mini has a cutoff of 2023-10-01.

GPT-4.1 mini has more recent training data (up to 2024-05-31), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to GPT-4o mini (2023-10-01).

GPT-4.1 mini

May 2024

7 mo newer
GPT-4o mini

Oct 2023

Provider Availability

GPT-4.1 mini is available from OpenAI. GPT-4o mini is available from Azure.

GPT-4.1 mini

openai logo
OpenAI
Input Price:Input: $0.40/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.60/1M

GPT-4o mini

azure logo
Azure
Input Price:Input: $0.15/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against GPT-4.1 mini and GPT-4o mini side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

GPT-4.1 mini
✓ Preferred
GPT-4o mini
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FAQ

Common questions about GPT-4.1 mini vs GPT-4o mini.

Which is better, GPT-4.1 mini or GPT-4o mini?

GPT-4.1 mini significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GPT-4.1 mini is made by OpenAI and GPT-4o mini is made by OpenAI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does GPT-4.1 mini compare to GPT-4o mini in benchmarks?

GPT-4.1 mini scores CharXiv-D: 88.4%, MMLU: 87.5%, IFEval: 84.1%, MMMLU: 78.5%, MathVista: 73.1%. GPT-4o mini scores HumanEval: 87.2%, MGSM: 87.0%, MMLU: 82.0%, DROP: 79.7%, MATH: 70.2%.

Is GPT-4.1 mini cheaper than GPT-4o mini?

GPT-4o mini is 2.7x cheaper for input tokens. GPT-4.1 mini costs $0.40/M input and $1.60/M output via openai. GPT-4o mini costs $0.15/M input and $0.60/M output via azure.

What are the context window sizes for GPT-4.1 mini and GPT-4o mini?

GPT-4.1 mini supports 1.0M tokens and GPT-4o mini supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between GPT-4.1 mini and GPT-4o mini?

Key differences include context window (1.0M vs 128K), input pricing ($0.40 vs $0.15/M). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

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