o3 Pro alternatives
Best o3 Pro alternatives
10 models that can stand in for o3 Pro, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
o3 Pro
- Input / 1M
- $20
- Output / 1M
- $80
- Context
- 200K
- Intelligence
- 21.9
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from o3 Pro, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top o3 Pro alternatives
Each model is scored against o3 Pro. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
o3 Pro OpenAI | Input / 1M$20 | Output / 1M$80 | Context200K | Intelligence21.9 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$1.25-94% | Output / 1M$10-87% | Context400K+100% | Intelligence24.7+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.75-96% | Output / 1M$4.50-94% | Context400K+100% | Intelligence24.1+10% | Compare | |
Why switch:17.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25-94% | Output / 1M$10-87% | Context400K+100% | Intelligence23.7+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25-94% | Output / 1M$10-87% | Context400K+100% | Intelligence23+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$15-25% | Output / 1M$75-6% | Context200K | Intelligence22.8+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$3-85% | Output / 1M$15-81% | Context1M+400% | Intelligence20.7-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:5.3x cheaper outputLarger 1M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-99% | Output / 1M$2-97% | Context400K+100% | Intelligence20.6-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:40.0x cheaper outputLarger 400K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2-90% | Output / 1M$8-90% | Context200K | Intelligence20.2-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:10.0x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$3-85% | Output / 1M$15-81% | Context200K | Intelligence18.9-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:5.3x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$15-25% | Output / 1M$60-25% | Context200K | Intelligence15.2-31% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper output | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to o3 Pro?
GPT-5.1 from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $10 per 1M output tokens, compared with $80 for o3 Pro.
Is there a cheaper alternative to o3 Pro?
Yes. GPT-5 Mini charges $2 per 1M output tokens, versus $80 for o3 Pro.
Can I try o3 Pro and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare o3 Pro with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to o3 Pro and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.