Model Comparison

GPT-4o mini vs Nova ProWhich is better in 2026?

Nova Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GPT-4o mini is 5.3x cheaper per token.

Verdict: GPT-4o mini vs Nova Pro — which is better?

GPT-4o mini (by OpenAI) and Nova Pro (by Amazon) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

GPT-4o mini outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Nova Pro is better at 6 benchmarks (DROP, GPQA, HumanEval, MATH, MMLU, MMMU). Nova Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

On price, GPT-4o mini is roughly 5.3x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

Nova Pro also accepts a larger context window (300,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.

Choose GPT-4o mini if…

  • cost matters — it's about 5.3x cheaper per token

Choose Nova Pro if…

  • you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 6 of 6 shared benchmarks
  • you process long inputs — it offers a 300,000 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Nov 2024

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

6 benchmarks

GPT-4o mini outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Nova Pro is better at 6 benchmarks (DROP, GPQA, HumanEval, MATH, MMLU, MMMU).

Nova Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

GPT-4o mini costs less

For input processing, GPT-4o mini ($0.15/1M tokens) is 5.3x cheaper than Nova Pro ($0.80/1M tokens).

For output processing, GPT-4o mini ($0.60/1M tokens) is 5.3x cheaper than Nova Pro ($3.20/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Nova Pro 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-4o mini
Input tokens$0.15
Output tokens$0.60
Best providerAzure
Amazon
Nova Pro
Input tokens$0.80
Output tokens$3.20
Best providerAWS Bedrock
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Nova Pro accepts 300,000 input tokens compared to GPT-4o mini's 128,000 tokens. Nova Pro can generate longer responses up to 300,000 tokens, while GPT-4o mini is limited to 16,384 tokens.

OpenAI
GPT-4o mini
Input128,000 tokens
Output16,384 tokens
Amazon
Nova Pro
Input300,000 tokens
Output300,000 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both GPT-4o mini and Nova Pro support multimodal inputs.

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

GPT-4o mini

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Nova Pro

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-4o mini

Proprietary

Closed source

Nova Pro

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

GPT-4o mini was released on 2024-07-18, while Nova Pro was released on 2024-11-20.

Nova Pro is 4 months newer than GPT-4o mini.

GPT-4o mini

Jul 18, 2024

2.0 years ago

Nova Pro

Nov 20, 2024

1.6 years ago

4mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

GPT-4o mini has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2023-10-01, while Nova Pro's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm GPT-4o mini's training data extends to 2023-10-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without Nova Pro's cutoff date.

GPT-4o mini

Oct 2023

Nova Pro

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Provider Availability

GPT-4o mini is available from Azure. Nova Pro is available from Bedrock.

GPT-4o mini

azure logo
Azure
Input Price:Input: $0.15/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M

Nova Pro

bedrock logo
AWS Bedrock
Input Price:Input: $0.80/1MOutput Price:Output: $3.20/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

OpenAI
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
Amazon
Larger context window (300,000 tokens)
Higher DROP score (85.4% vs 79.7%)
Higher GPQA score (46.9% vs 40.2%)
Higher HumanEval score (89.0% vs 87.2%)
Higher MATH score (76.6% vs 70.2%)
Higher MMLU score (85.9% vs 82.0%)
Higher MMMU score (61.7% vs 59.4%)

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

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

GPT-4o mini
✓ Preferred
Nova Pro
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FAQ

Common questions about GPT-4o mini vs Nova Pro.

Which is better, GPT-4o mini or Nova Pro?

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

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

GPT-4o mini scores HumanEval: 87.2%, MGSM: 87.0%, MMLU: 82.0%, DROP: 79.7%, MATH: 70.2%. Nova Pro scores ARC-C: 94.8%, GSM8k: 94.8%, DocVQA: 93.5%, IFEval: 92.1%, ChartQA: 89.2%.

Is GPT-4o mini cheaper than Nova Pro?

GPT-4o mini is 5.3x cheaper for input tokens. GPT-4o mini costs $0.15/M input and $0.60/M output via azure. Nova Pro costs $0.80/M input and $3.20/M output via bedrock.

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

GPT-4o mini supports 128K tokens and Nova Pro supports 300K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

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

Key differences include context window (128K vs 300K), input pricing ($0.15 vs $0.80/M). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes GPT-4o mini and Nova Pro?

GPT-4o mini is developed by OpenAI and Nova Pro is developed by Amazon.

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