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

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

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## About gpt-4.1-mini

gpt-4.1-mini is a chat model from Zerogpu, one of 13 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $1.60 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1753 out of 4042 chat models by cost and cheaper than 56% of models in this category. gpt-4.1-mini supports function calling, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,048K-token context window is in the top 16% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Zerogpu Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,047,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Output Tokens.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$1.60 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gpt-4.1-mini supports: Function Calling, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## gpt-4.1-mini Pricing Overview

At $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $1.60 per 1M output tokens, gpt-4.1-mini ranks 1753 out of 4042 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 56% of models in this category.

gpt-4.1-mini is one of 13 Zerogpu chat models, with support for function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,048K-token context window places it in the top 16% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gpt-4.1-mini with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.40 | $3.31 |
| eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.43 | $3.60 |
| us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| gpt-4.1-mini | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.40 | $1.60 |

- [Compare gpt-4.1-mini](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini.md)
- [Compare gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gpt-4.1-mini costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/zerogpu/model/gpt-4.1-mini.md)
- [All Zerogpu pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/zerogpu.md)

## FAQ

### 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 $0.40 per 1M input tokens, making apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 1% 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 33% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 1753 out of 4042 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 56% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.60 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80.

### What makes gpt-4.1-mini different from other Zerogpu models?

Among Zerogpu's 13 chat models, gpt-4.1-mini ranks 13 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 ($0.40/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.43/1M 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 16% of chat models by context window size (rank 621 of 4003). 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.

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- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing.md)
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