GPT-5.4 alternatives

Best GPT-5.4 alternatives

10 models that can stand in for GPT-5.4, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

GPT-5.4

Input / 1M
$2.50
Output / 1M
$15
Context
1.05M
Intelligence
39

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from GPT-5.4, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top GPT-5.4 alternatives

Each model is scored against GPT-5.4. Green means better, red means worse.

GPT-5.4 as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
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GPT-5.4

OpenAI

Input / 1M$2.50Output / 1M$15Context1.05MIntelligence39Reference model
Input / 1M$2-20%Output / 1M$10-33%Context1.05MIntelligence47+21%Compare
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release
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Kimi K3

Moonshot AI

Input / 1M$0.90-64%Output / 1M$14-7%Context1.05M0%Intelligence43.6+12%Compare
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts videoNewer release
Input / 1M$2-20%Output / 1M$12-20%Context1.05MIntelligence42.1+8%Compare
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release
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Input / 1M$5+100%Output / 1M$25+67%Context1M-5%Intelligence41.8+7%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release
Input / 1M$0.75-70%Output / 1M$3.75-75%Context1.05M0%Intelligence40.9+5%Compare
Why switch:4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts video and audioNewer release
Input / 1M$0.30-88%Output / 1M$1.20-92%Context1.05M0%Intelligence39.5+1%Compare
Why switch:12.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release
Input / 1M$2-20%Output / 1M$6-60%Context500K-52%Intelligence38.8-1%Compare
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputNewer release
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GPT-5.5

OpenAI

Input / 1M$5+100%Output / 1M$30+100%Context1.05MIntelligence38.4-2%Compare
Why switch:Newer release
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Input / 1M$2-20%Output / 1M$10-33%Context1M-5%Intelligence38.2-2%Compare
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputNewer release
Input / 1M$1.75-30%Output / 1M$14-7%Context400K-62%Intelligence32.5-17%Compare
Why switch:1.1x cheaper output

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to GPT-5.4?

GPT-5.6 Sol from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $10 per 1M output tokens, compared with $15 for GPT-5.4.

Is there a cheaper alternative to GPT-5.4?

Yes. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash charges $1.20 per 1M output tokens, versus $15 for GPT-5.4.

Can I try GPT-5.4 and its alternatives at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare GPT-5.4 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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Not sure which to pick? Try them all.

Send one prompt to GPT-5.4 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.