GPT-4.1 Nano vs GPT-4o Mini
Side-by-side comparison of pricing, capabilities, benchmarks, and use case fit.
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GPT-4.1 Nano
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Capability radar
Normalized coding, reasoning, writing, vision, context, and value
GPT-4.1 NanoGPT-4o Mini
| Metric | GPT-4.1 Nano | GPT-4o Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Input Price / 1M | $0.10 | $0.15 |
| Output Price / 1M | $0.40 | $0.60 |
| Combined Price / 1M | $0.50 | $0.75 |
| Context Window | 1,047,576 | 128,000 |
| Coding Score | 75 | 82 |
| Reasoning Score | 72 | 78 |
| Vision Score | 60 | 70 |
| Audio | No | No |
| Streaming | Yes | Yes |
| Function Calling | Yes | Yes |
| Latency Tier | fast | fast |
| Release Date | 4/14/2025 | 7/18/2024 |
GPT-4.1 Nano — Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Lowest OpenAI cost
- 1M context
Weaknesses
- Limited on complex generation
GPT-4o Mini — Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Very low cost
- Fast latency
- Function calling
Weaknesses
- Less capable on complex reasoning
Use Case Verdicts
Enterprise Use
GPT-4.1 Nano combines strong reasoning, tooling, and context for enterprise workloads.
Agent Workflows
GPT-4o Mini is better suited for agentic workflows with tool use and coding capability.