o3 Mini High alternatives
Best o3 Mini High alternatives
10 models that can stand in for o3 Mini High, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
o3 Mini High
- Input / 1M
- $1.10
- Output / 1M
- $4.40
- Context
- 200K
- Intelligence
- 11
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from o3 Mini High, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top o3 Mini High alternatives
Each model is scored against o3 Mini High. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
o3 Mini High OpenAI | Input / 1M$1.10 | Output / 1M$4.40 | Context200K | Intelligence11 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$1.10 | Output / 1M$4.40 | Context200K | Intelligence16.7+52% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.45-59% | Output / 1M$3.50-20% | Context128K-36% | Intelligence12.7+15% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2+82% | Output / 1M$8+82% | Context1.05M+424% | Intelligence12.7+15% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.10 | Output / 1M$4.40 | Context200K | Intelligence12.5+14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$2+82% | Output / 1M$8+82% | Context128K-36% | Intelligence11.8+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.70-36% | Output / 1M$2.50-43% | Context64K-68% | Intelligence11.4+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40-64% | Output / 1M$1.60-64% | Context1.05M+424% | Intelligence10.2-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.8x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.21-81% | Output / 1M$1.90-57% | Context262K+31% | Intelligence9.9-10% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.3x cheaper outputLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2.50+127% | Output / 1M$10+127% | Context128K-36% | Intelligence8.4-24% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$2.50+127% | Output / 1M$10+127% | Context128K-36% | Intelligence7.7-30% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts image | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to o3 Mini High?
o4 Mini from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $4.40 per 1M output tokens, compared with $4.40 for o3 Mini High.
Is there a cheaper alternative to o3 Mini High?
Yes. GPT-4.1 Mini charges $1.60 per 1M output tokens, versus $4.40 for o3 Mini High.
Can I try o3 Mini High and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare o3 Mini High with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to o3 Mini High and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.