GPT-4 alternatives
Best GPT-4 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for GPT-4, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
GPT-4
- Input / 1M
- $30
- Output / 1M
- $60
- Context
- 8K
- Intelligence
- 6.7
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from GPT-4, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top GPT-4 alternatives
Each model is scored against GPT-4. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPT-4 OpenAI | Input / 1M$30 | Output / 1M$60 | Context8K | Intelligence6.7 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$15-50% | Output / 1M$60 | Context200K+2342% | Intelligence15.2+127% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 200K contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-93% | Output / 1M$8-87% | Context1.05M+12689% | Intelligence12.7+90% | Compare | |
Why switch:7.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2.50-92% | Output / 1M$12.50-79% | Context1M+12109% | Intelligence9.2+37% | Compare | |
Why switch:4.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2.50-92% | Output / 1M$10-83% | Context128K+1463% | Intelligence8.4+25% | Compare | |
Why switch:6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 128K contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2.50-92% | Output / 1M$10-83% | Context128K+1463% | Intelligence7.7+15% | Compare | |
Why switch:6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 128K contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$3-90% | Output / 1M$15-75% | Context200K+2342% | Intelligence7.6+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 200K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-93% | Output / 1M$6-90% | Context131K+1500% | Intelligence7.6+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:10x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K contextAccepts fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$5-83% | Output / 1M$15-75% | Context128K+1463% | Intelligence7.3+9% | Compare | |
Why switch:4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 128K contextAccepts image and fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$10-67% | Output / 1M$30-50% | Context128K+1463% | Intelligence7+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 128K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-93% | Output / 1M$6-90% | Context128K+1463% | Intelligence5.8-13% | Compare | |
Why switch:10x cheaper outputLarger 128K contextAccepts fileNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to GPT-4?
o1 from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $60 per 1M output tokens, compared with $60 for GPT-4.
Is there a cheaper alternative to GPT-4?
Yes. Mistral Large 2407 charges $6 per 1M output tokens, versus $60 for GPT-4.
Can I try GPT-4 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GPT-4 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to GPT-4 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.