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title: "gpt-4.1-nano - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "gpt-4.1-nano from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# gpt-4.1-nano - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-4.1-nano from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-4.1-nano

gpt-4.1-nano is a chat model from OpenAI, one of 94 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 323 out of 2924 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. gpt-4.1-nano supports vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,048K-token context window is in the top 9% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenAI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,047,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Output Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-4.1-nano supports: Function Calling, Vision, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input.

## gpt-4.1-nano Pricing Overview

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, gpt-4.1-nano ranks 323 out of 2924 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 85% of models in this category.

gpt-4.1-nano is one of 94 OpenAI chat models, with support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,048K-token context window places it in the top 9% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-4.1-nano with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4.1-nano | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |

- [Compare gpt-4.1-nano](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano.md)
- [Compare gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-4.1-nano costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-4.1-nano.md)
- [Check OpenAI status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openai.md)
- [All OpenAI pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md)

## FAQ

### Is gpt-4.1-nano cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

No. gpt-4.1-nano costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-nano costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, gpt-4.1-nano may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

gpt-4.1-nano input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 82% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 323 out of 2924 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes gpt-4.1-nano different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 94 chat models, gpt-4.1-nano ranks 3 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-4.1-nano?

The most comparable chat models to gpt-4.1-nano are: gpt-4.1-nano from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M 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-nano's context window?

gpt-4.1-nano supports up to 1,047,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 9% of chat models by context window size (rank 264 of 2895). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I check if OpenAI is down?

You can monitor OpenAI service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenAI Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate gpt-4.1-nano costs?

gpt-4.1-nano 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 $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.40.

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