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gpt-4.1-mini Cost Calculator - Vercel Ai Gateway

Calculate the cost of using gpt-4.1-mini from Vercel Ai Gateway for your AI applications

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gpt-4.1-mini Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,047,576 tokens

Max: 32,768 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00040000
Output Cost$0.001600
Total Cost$0.002000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000004000 per token
Output: $0.00000160 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,047,576
Max Output Tokens32,768
Max Tokens32,768

About gpt-4.1-mini

gpt-4.1-mini is a chat model from Vercel Ai Gateway, one of 95 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $1.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 986 out of 2161 chat models by cost and cheaper than 54% of models in this category. gpt-4.1-mini supports vision, function calling, structured output. Its 1,048K-token context window is in the top 7% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.40 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$1.60 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,047,576
Maximum Output Tokens32,768
Maximum Total Tokens32,768

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,047,576 input tokens. The maximum output length is 32,768 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How gpt-4.1-mini Pricing Compares

At $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $1.60 per 1M output tokens, gpt-4.1-mini ranks 986 out of 2161 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 54% of models in this category.

gpt-4.1-mini is one of 95 Vercel Ai Gateway chat models, with support for vision, function calling, structured output. its 1,048K-token context window places it in the top 7% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs gpt-4.1-mini
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75-17%
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75-17%
us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75-17%

Alternatives to gpt-4.1-mini

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AWS Bedrock
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
-17% vs gpt-4.1-mini
AWS Bedrock
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
-17% vs gpt-4.1-mini
AWS Bedrock
us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
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Azure
gpt-4.1-mini
$0.40/1M input
0% vs gpt-4.1-mini

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gpt-4.1-mini cheaper than apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. gpt-4.1-mini costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens while apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.33 per 1M input tokens, making apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 17% more affordable for input. However, gpt-4.1-mini may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does gpt-4.1-mini pricing compare to the average chat model?

gpt-4.1-mini input pricing is $0.40 per 1M tokens, which is 27% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 986 out of 2161 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 54% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes gpt-4.1-mini different from other Vercel Ai Gateway models?

Among Vercel Ai Gateway's 95 chat models, gpt-4.1-mini ranks 36 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to gpt-4.1-mini?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-4.1-mini are: apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-mini from Azure ($0.40/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

How large is gpt-4.1-mini's context window?

gpt-4.1-mini supports up to 1,047,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 7% of chat models by context window size (rank 142 of 2086). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate gpt-4.1-mini costs?

gpt-4.1-mini is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.40 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.60.