o1 alternatives
Best o1 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for o1, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
o1
- Input / 1M
- $15
- Output / 1M
- $60
- Context
- 200K
- Intelligence
- 15.2
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from o1, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top o1 alternatives
Each model is scored against o1. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
o1 OpenAI | Input / 1M$15 | Output / 1M$60 | Context200K | Intelligence15.2 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$20+33% | Output / 1M$80+33% | Context200K | Intelligence21.9+44% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$3-80% | Output / 1M$15-75% | Context1M+400% | Intelligence20.7+36% | Compare | |
Why switch:4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$3-80% | Output / 1M$15-75% | Context200K | Intelligence18.9+24% | Compare | |
Why switch:4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1-93% | Output / 1M$5-92% | Context200K | Intelligence16.9+11% | Compare | |
Why switch:12x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.10-93% | Output / 1M$4.40-93% | Context200K | Intelligence16.7+10% | Compare | |
Why switch:13.6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25-92% | Output / 1M$10-83% | Context1.05M+424% | Intelligence16.1+6% | Compare | |
Why switch:6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts audio and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.50-90% | Output / 1M$7.50-87% | Context262K+31% | Intelligence14.2-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:8x cheaper outputLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-87% | Output / 1M$8-87% | Context1.05M+424% | Intelligence12.7-16% | Compare | |
Why switch:7.5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$10-33% | Output / 1M$30-50% | Context128K-36% | Intelligence7-54% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$30+100% | Output / 1M$60 | Context8K-96% | Intelligence6.7-56% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to o1?
o3 Pro from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $80 per 1M output tokens, compared with $60 for o1.
Is there a cheaper alternative to o1?
Yes. o4 Mini charges $4.40 per 1M output tokens, versus $60 for o1.
Can I try o1 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare o1 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to o1 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.