--- title: "codex-mini - Model Details & Comparison" description: "codex-mini from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/codex-mini" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/codex-mini.md" --- # codex-mini - Model Details & Comparison > codex-mini from Azure: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About codex-mini codex-mini is a responses model from Azure, one of 25 responses models they offer. It is priced at $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $6.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 18 out of 53 responses models by cost and cheaper than 64% of models in this category. codex-mini supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. It accepts up to 200K input tokens. ## Specifications - **Azure Provider.** - **Responses Mode.** - **200,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **100,000 Max Output Tokens.** - **100,000 Max Tokens.** - **$1.50 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$6.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities codex-mini supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## codex-mini Pricing Overview At $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $6.00 per 1M output tokens, codex-mini ranks 18 out of 53 responses models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $2.75 for responses models, and is cheaper than 64% of models in this category. codex-mini is one of 25 Azure responses models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to codex-mini with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | codex-mini-latest | OpenAI | $1.50 | $6.00 | | gpt-5-codex | OpenAI | $1.25 | $10.00 | | gpt-5.1-codex | OpenAI | $1.25 | $10.00 | | gpt-5.1-codex-max | OpenAI | $1.25 | $10.00 | | gpt-5.2-codex | OpenAI | $1.75 | $14.00 | - [Compare codex-mini-latest](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/codex-mini-latest.md) - [Compare gpt-5-codex](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5-codex.md) - [Compare gpt-5.1-codex](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.1-codex.md) - [Compare gpt-5.1-codex-max](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.1-codex-max.md) - [Compare gpt-5.2-codex](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.2-codex.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate codex-mini costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure/model/codex-mini.md) - [Check Azure AI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/azure.md) - [All Azure pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/azure.md) ## FAQ ### Is codex-mini cheaper than codex-mini-latest? No. codex-mini costs $1.50 per 1M input tokens while codex-mini-latest costs $1.50 per 1M input tokens, making codex-mini-latest 0% more affordable for input. However, codex-mini may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does codex-mini pricing compare to the average responses model? codex-mini input pricing is $1.50 per 1M tokens, which is 45% below the median of $2.75 for responses models. It ranks 18 out of 53 responses models by input cost, making it cheaper than 64% of models in this category. For output, it costs $6.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $16.50. ### What makes codex-mini different from other Azure models? Among Azure's 25 responses models, codex-mini ranks 13 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to codex-mini? The most comparable responses models to codex-mini are: codex-mini-latest from OpenAI ($1.50/1M input tokens); gpt-5-codex from OpenAI ($1.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-codex from OpenAI ($1.25/1M input tokens); gpt-5.1-codex-max from OpenAI ($1.25/1M 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 Azure AI is down? You can monitor Azure AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Azure AI 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 codex-mini costs? 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 $1.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $6.00. ## Related Resources - [Azure models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/azure.md) - [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/codex-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/codex-mini) for AI/LLM consumption.*