GPT-4o mini vs o3
Cost and capability comparison. For a sample workload of 1,000 input and 500 output tokens across 100,000 requests/month, GPT-4o mini is cheaper by about $555.00/month.
| GPT-4o mini | o3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | openai | openai |
| Input / 1M | $0.1500 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M | $0.6000 | $8.00 |
| Per request (sample) | $0.000450 | $0.00600 |
| Monthly (sample) | $45.00 | $600.00 |
| Context window | 128,000 | 200,000 |
| Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | No | Yes |
| Arena · Overall | 1310 | 1422 |
| Arena · Coding | 1308 | 1428 |
| Arena · Math & reasoning | 1298 | 1435 |
| Arena · Agentic / tool use | — | 1410 |
Intelligence scores are community Arena ratings from LMArena / arena.ai, used under CC BY 4.0. Snapshot last refreshed 28 July 2026. Scores are a relative signal, not an absolute measure of capability. A Measured score was voted on directly; an Estimated score is inherited from an identical base model (a regional/creator-prefixed hosting duplicate). See our methodology.
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| GPT-4o mini | OpenAI | $0.000450 | $45.00 | $540.00 | 128,000 |
| o3 | OpenAI | $0.00600 | $600.00 | $7,200.00 | 200,000 |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, GPT-4o mini or o3?
For a workload of 1,000 input and 500 output tokens over 100,000 requests/month, GPT-4o mini is cheaper, costing about $45.00/month versus $600.00/month.
What is the context window of GPT-4o mini and o3?
GPT-4o mini supports 128,000 tokens, while o3 supports 200,000 tokens.
Estimates for planning only. Verify current pricing with each provider.