GPT-3.5 Turbo alternatives
Best GPT-3.5 Turbo alternatives
10 models that can stand in for GPT-3.5 Turbo, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
GPT-3.5 Turbo
- Input / 1M
- $0.50
- Output / 1M
- $1.50
- Context
- 16K
- Intelligence
- 5.5
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from GPT-3.5 Turbo, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top GPT-3.5 Turbo alternatives
Each model is scored against GPT-3.5 Turbo. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPT-3.5 Turbo OpenAI | Input / 1M$0.50 | Output / 1M$1.50 | Context16K | Intelligence5.5 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.40-20% | Output / 1M$1.60+7% | Context1.05M+6294% | Intelligence10.2+85% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40-20% | Output / 1M$2+33% | Context262K+1500% | Intelligence8.6+56% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-80% | Output / 1M$0.40-73% | Context1.05M+6294% | Intelligence7.8+42% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1+100% | Output / 1M$1-33% | Context127K+676% | Intelligence7.7+40% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 127K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60+20% | Output / 1M$1.80+20% | Context66K+300% | Intelligence7.6+38% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 66K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1+100% | Output / 1M$1-33% | Context131K+700% | Intelligence7.4+35% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-50% | Output / 1M$0.75-50% | Context262K+1500% | Intelligence7.3+33% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.66+32% | Output / 1M$1-33% | Context33K+100% | Intelligence6.7+22% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 33K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15-70% | Output / 1M$0.60-60% | Context128K+681% | Intelligence6.7+22% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 128K contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08-84% | Output / 1M$0.45-70% | Context131K+700% | Intelligence4.9-11% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.3x cheaper outputLarger 131K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to GPT-3.5 Turbo?
GPT-4.1 Mini from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.60 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.50 for GPT-3.5 Turbo.
Is there a cheaper alternative to GPT-3.5 Turbo?
Yes. GPT-4.1 Nano charges $0.40 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.50 for GPT-3.5 Turbo.
Can I try GPT-3.5 Turbo and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GPT-3.5 Turbo with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to GPT-3.5 Turbo and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.