OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini vs OpenAI: o1 — API Pricing Comparison
OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini is 99% cheaper than OpenAI: o1 at the same token volume. Data as of 2026-02-27.
OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini
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Total /1M tokens
$0.750Input $0.150 · Output $0.600
Context: 128K tokens
Full details →Context: 128K tokens
OpenAI: o1
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Total /1M tokens
$75.000Input $15.000 · Output $60.000
Context: 200K tokens
Full details →Context: 200K tokens
Monthly Cost Comparison
| Monthly usage | OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini | OpenAI: o1 | Savings with OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M tokens/month | $0.75 | $75.00 | $74.25 |
| 10M tokens/month | $7.50 | $750.00 | $742.50 |
| 100M tokens/month | $75.00 | $7,500.00 | $7,425.00 |
| 1B tokens/month | $750.00 | $75,000.00 | $74,250.00 |
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Use OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini for simple tasks, OpenAI: o1 only when complexity demands it.