--- title: "o4-mini-2025-04-16 - Model Details & Comparison" description: "o4-mini-2025-04-16 from OpenAI: 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/openai/o4-mini-2025-04-16" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/o4-mini-2025-04-16.md" --- # o4-mini-2025-04-16 - Model Details & Comparison > o4-mini-2025-04-16 from OpenAI: 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 o4-mini-2025-04-16 o4-mini-2025-04-16 is a chat model from OpenAI, one of 91 chat models they offer. It is priced at $1.10 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1837 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 31% of models in this category. o4-mini-2025-04-16 supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 200K-token context window is in the top 41% among chat models. ## Specifications - **OpenAI Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **200,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **100,000 Max Output Tokens.** - **100,000 Max Tokens.** - **$1.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$4.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities o4-mini-2025-04-16 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## o4-mini-2025-04-16 Pricing Overview At $1.10 per 1M input tokens and $4.40 per 1M output tokens, o4-mini-2025-04-16 ranks 1837 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 31% of models in this category. o4-mini-2025-04-16 is one of 91 OpenAI chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 200K-token context window places it in the top 41% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to o4-mini-2025-04-16 with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $1.00 | $5.00 | | gpt-5.6-luna | Azure | $1.00 | $6.00 | | claude-haiku-4-5 | Anthropic | $1.00 | $5.00 | | gemini-2.5-pro | Vertex AI | $1.25 | $10.00 | | gemini-2.5-pro | Google Gemini | $1.25 | $10.00 | - [Compare anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1-0.md) - [Compare gpt-5.6-luna](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-luna.md) - [Compare claude-haiku-4-5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anthropic/claude-haiku-4-5.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-pro.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-pro](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-pro.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate o4-mini-2025-04-16 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai/model/o4-mini-2025-04-16.md) - [Check OpenAI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openai.md) - [All OpenAI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openai.md) ## FAQ ### Is o4-mini-2025-04-16 cheaper than anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0? No. o4-mini-2025-04-16 costs $1.10 per 1M input tokens while anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 costs $1.00 per 1M input tokens, making anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 9% more affordable for input. However, o4-mini-2025-04-16 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does o4-mini-2025-04-16 pricing compare to the average chat model? o4-mini-2025-04-16 input pricing is $1.10 per 1M tokens, which is 120% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1837 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 31% of models in this category. For output, it costs $4.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes o4-mini-2025-04-16 different from other OpenAI models? Among OpenAI's 91 chat models, o4-mini-2025-04-16 ranks 32 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to o4-mini-2025-04-16? The most comparable chat models to o4-mini-2025-04-16 are: anthropic.claude-haiku-4-5-20251001-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($1.00/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-luna from Azure ($1.00/1M input tokens); claude-haiku-4-5 from Anthropic ($1.00/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-pro from Vertex AI ($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 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 o4-mini-2025-04-16 costs? o4-mini-2025-04-16 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. 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