o4 Mini alternatives
Best o4 Mini alternatives
10 models that can stand in for o4 Mini, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
o4 Mini
- Input / 1M
- $1.10
- Output / 1M
- $4.40
- Context
- 200K
- Intelligence
- 16.7
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from o4 Mini, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top o4 Mini alternatives
Each model is scored against o4 Mini. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
o4 Mini OpenAI | Input / 1M$1.10 | Output / 1M$4.40 | Context200K | Intelligence16.7 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.75-32% | Output / 1M$4.50+2% | Context400K+100% | Intelligence24.1+44% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-77% | Output / 1M$2-55% | Context400K+100% | Intelligence20.6+23% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2+82% | Output / 1M$8+82% | Context200K | Intelligence20.2+21% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1-9% | Output / 1M$5+14% | Context200K | Intelligence16.9+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.25+14% | Output / 1M$10+127% | Context1.05M+424% | Intelligence16.1-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts audio and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-77% | Output / 1M$1.50-66% | Context1.05M+424% | Intelligence15.6-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.9x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts video and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-73% | Output / 1M$2.50-43% | Context1.05M+424% | Intelligence15.5-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts audio and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.60-45% | Output / 1M$2.50-43% | Context262K+31% | Intelligence15.3-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$2+82% | Output / 1M$8+82% | Context1.05M+424% | Intelligence12.7-24% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$1.10 | Output / 1M$4.40 | Context200K | Intelligence12.5-25% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to o4 Mini?
GPT-5.4 Mini from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $4.50 per 1M output tokens, compared with $4.40 for o4 Mini.
Is there a cheaper alternative to o4 Mini?
Yes. Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite charges $1.50 per 1M output tokens, versus $4.40 for o4 Mini.
Can I try o4 Mini and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare o4 Mini with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to o4 Mini and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.