GPT-4o (2024-11-20) alternatives

Best GPT-4o (2024-11-20) alternatives

10 models that can stand in for GPT-4o (2024-11-20), ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

GPT-4o (2024-11-20)

Input / 1M
$2.50
Output / 1M
$10
Context
128K
Intelligence
8.4

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from GPT-4o (2024-11-20), and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top GPT-4o (2024-11-20) alternatives

Each model is scored against GPT-4o (2024-11-20). Green means better, red means worse.

GPT-4o (2024-11-20) as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$2.50Output / 1M$10Context128KIntelligence8.4Reference model
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GPT-4.1

OpenAI

Input / 1M$2-20%Output / 1M$8-20%Context1.05M+718%Intelligence12.7+51%Compare
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release
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o3 Mini

OpenAI

Input / 1M$1.10-56%Output / 1M$4.40-56%Context200K+56%Intelligence12.5+49%Compare
Why switch:2.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 200K contextNewer release
Input / 1M$1.10-56%Output / 1M$4.40-56%Context200K+56%Intelligence11+31%Compare
Why switch:2.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 200K contextNewer release
Input / 1M$0.40-84%Output / 1M$1.60-84%Context1.05M+718%Intelligence10.2+21%Compare
Why switch:6.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release
Input / 1M$2.50Output / 1M$12.50+25%Context1M+681%Intelligence9.2+10%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextNewer release
Input / 1M$2.50Output / 1M$10Context128KIntelligence7.7-8%Compare
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Sonar Pro

Perplexity

Input / 1M$3+20%Output / 1M$15+50%Context200K+56%Intelligence7.6-10%Compare
Why switch:Larger 200K contextNewer release
Input / 1M$2-20%Output / 1M$6-40%Context131K+2%Intelligence7.6-10%Compare
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputLarger 131K context
Input / 1M$5+100%Output / 1M$15+50%Context128KIntelligence7.3-13%Compare
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Input / 1M$10+300%Output / 1M$30+200%Context128KIntelligence7-17%Compare

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to GPT-4o (2024-11-20)?

GPT-4.1 from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $8 per 1M output tokens, compared with $10 for GPT-4o (2024-11-20).

Is there a cheaper alternative to GPT-4o (2024-11-20)?

Yes. GPT-4.1 Mini charges $1.60 per 1M output tokens, versus $10 for GPT-4o (2024-11-20).

Can I try GPT-4o (2024-11-20) and its alternatives at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GPT-4o (2024-11-20) with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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