GPT-4o-mini alternatives
Best GPT-4o-mini alternatives
10 models that can stand in for GPT-4o-mini, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
GPT-4o-mini
- Input / 1M
- $0.15
- Output / 1M
- $0.60
- Context
- 128K
- Intelligence
- 6.7
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from GPT-4o-mini, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top GPT-4o-mini alternatives
Each model is scored against GPT-4o-mini. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GPT-4o-mini OpenAI | Input / 1M$0.15 | Output / 1M$0.60 | Context128K | Intelligence6.7 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.15 | Output / 1M$0.60 | Context262K+105% | Intelligence7.9+18% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-33% | Output / 1M$0.40-33% | Context1.05M+718% | Intelligence7.8+16% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.22+47% | Output / 1M$0.50-17% | Context131K+2% | Intelligence7.7+15% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12-20% | Output / 1M$0.50-17% | Context41K-68% | Intelligence7.6+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25+67% | Output / 1M$0.75+25% | Context262K+105% | Intelligence7.3+9% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.70+367% | Output / 1M$0.70+17% | Context131K+2% | Intelligence6.7 | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 131K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40+167% | Output / 1M$0.40-33% | Context131K+2% | Intelligence6.6-1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputLarger 131K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20+33% | Output / 1M$0.60 | Context33K-74% | Intelligence6.5-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50+233% | Output / 1M$1.50+150% | Context16K-87% | Intelligence5.5-18% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.08-47% | Output / 1M$0.45-25% | Context131K+2% | Intelligence4.9-27% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputLarger 131K contextNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to GPT-4o-mini?
Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Instruct from Qwen ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.60 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.60 for GPT-4o-mini.
Is there a cheaper alternative to GPT-4o-mini?
Yes. GPT-4.1 Nano charges $0.40 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.60 for GPT-4o-mini.
Can I try GPT-4o-mini and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GPT-4o-mini with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to GPT-4o-mini and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.