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title: "gpt-5.1-codex-mini - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "gpt-5.1-codex-mini from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# gpt-5.1-codex-mini - Model Details & Comparison

> gpt-5.1-codex-mini from OpenAI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gpt-5.1-codex-mini

gpt-5.1-codex-mini is a responses model from OpenAI, one of 23 responses models they offer. It is priced at $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 7 out of 72 responses models by cost and cheaper than 90% of models in this category. gpt-5.1-codex-mini supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. It accepts up to 272K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenAI Provider.**
- **Responses Mode.**
- **272,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.25 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$2.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-5.1-codex-mini supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input.

## gpt-5.1-codex-mini Pricing Overview

At $0.25 per 1M input tokens and $2.00 per 1M output tokens, gpt-5.1-codex-mini ranks 7 out of 72 responses models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $2.10 for responses models, and is cheaper than 90% of models in this category.

gpt-5.1-codex-mini is one of 23 OpenAI responses models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-5.1-codex-mini with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| openai.gpt-5.6-luna | Bedrock Mantle | $0.22 | $1.32 |
| gpt-5.1-codex-mini | Azure | $0.28 | $2.20 |
| gpt-5.1-codex-mini-2025-11-13 | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 |
| gpt-5.2-pro | Azure | $21.00 | $168.00 |
| gpt-5.2-pro-2025-12-11 | Azure | $21.00 | $168.00 |

- [Compare openai.gpt-5.6-luna](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock_mantle/openai.gpt-5.6-luna.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.1-codex-mini](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.1-codex-mini.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.1-codex-mini-2025-11-13](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.1-codex-mini-2025-11-13.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.2-pro](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.2-pro.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.2-pro-2025-12-11](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.2-pro-2025-12-11.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-5.1-codex-mini costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/gpt-5.1-codex-mini.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-5.1-codex-mini cheaper than openai.gpt-5.6-luna?

No. gpt-5.1-codex-mini costs $0.25 per 1M input tokens while openai.gpt-5.6-luna costs $0.22 per 1M input tokens, making openai.gpt-5.6-luna 12% more affordable for input. However, gpt-5.1-codex-mini may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gpt-5.1-codex-mini pricing compare to the average responses model?

gpt-5.1-codex-mini input pricing is $0.25 per 1M tokens, which is 88% below the median of $2.10 for responses models. It ranks 7 out of 72 responses models by input cost, making it cheaper than 90% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $14.00.

### What makes gpt-5.1-codex-mini different from other OpenAI models?

Among OpenAI's 23 responses models, gpt-5.1-codex-mini ranks 1 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gpt-5.1-codex-mini?

The most comparable responses models to gpt-5.1-codex-mini are: openai.gpt-5.6-luna from Bedrock Mantle ($0.22/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-codex-mini from Azure ($0.28/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-codex-mini-2025-11-13 from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.2-pro from Azure ($21.00/1M 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 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-5.1-codex-mini costs?

gpt-5.1-codex-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 $0.25 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.00.

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