o4-mini Models by OpenAI
OpenAIProprietary
1 model2025Up to 200k ctxFrom $2/1M input
Details
ResearcherOpenAI
LicenseProprietary
Commercial useCommercial use: conditional
Models1
Released2025
Max context200k
Capabilities
VisionAll models
MultimodalAll models
Structured OutputsAll models
About
o4-mini is a family of 1 AI model by OpenAI, released in 2025.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
1 in view
o4 Mini Deep ResearchCurrent
Use when the workload needs 200k context, structured outputs, and multimodal inputs.
2025-04200k contextstructured outputsmultimodal inputs
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| o4 Mini Deep Research | Use when the workload needs 200k context, structured outputs, and multimodal inputs. | 2025-04 | 200k contextstructured outputsmultimodal inputs | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2025-04
1 current
o4 Mini Deep Research
Current200k contextstructured outputsmultimodal inputs
Specifications(1 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Vision | Multimodal | Structured Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| o4 Mini Deep Research | 2025-04 | 200k | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Available From(1 provider)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| o4 Mini Deep Research | OpenRouter | $2 | $8 | Serverless |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is o4-mini used for?
- o4-mini is used for vision and multimodal work and structured outputs. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does o4-mini compare to GPT Realtime 2?
- o4-mini by OpenAI is strongest where you need vision and multimodal work, while GPT Realtime 2 by OpenAI is the closest related family to check for realtime voice. o4-mini has 1 listed variant and reaches up to 200k context, while GPT Realtime 2 reaches up to 131k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which o4-mini model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with o4 Mini Deep Research through OpenRouter at $2/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate o4 Mini Deep Research with 200k context and structured outputs and multimodal inputs.
