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Why use GPT-4.1 Mini on OpenRouter?
OpenRouter offers GPT-4.1 Mini with pay-as-you-go pricing at $0.40/1M input tokens. OpenRouter is a multi-provider LLM aggregator offering unified API access to 300+ models from all major labs and emerging providers, with automatic failover for reliability.
Compare GPT-4.1 Mini across 3 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Docs fallbackUse the provider REST API or SDKCreate a provider API keymodel: openai/gpt-4.1-miniopenai/gpt-4.1-miniRequest example
openai/gpt-4.1-mini.Gotchas
- Use provider model ID "openai/gpt-4.1-mini", not the LLMReference slug "gpt-4.1-mini".
Compare GPT-4.1 Mini Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| Replicate API | $0.40 | $1.60 |
| OpenAI API | $0.40 | $1.60 |
Pricing
| Type | Price (per 1M) |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | $0.40 |
| Output tokens | $1.60 |
Capabilities
About GPT-4.1 Mini
Fast and efficient small model from OpenAI replacing GPT-4o mini. Released April 2025 alongside GPT-4.1. Shows improvements in instruction-following, coding, and intelligence with a 1 million token context window. Available in ChatGPT for paid users.
FAQ
What does GPT-4.1 Mini cost on OpenRouter?
On OpenRouter, GPT-4.1 Mini costs $0.4 per 1M input tokens and $1.6 per 1M output tokens.
What is the context window for GPT-4.1 Mini on OpenRouter?
GPT-4.1 Mini supports a 1,047,576 token context window on OpenRouter.
How does OpenRouter compare to other GPT-4.1 Mini providers?
GPT-4.1 Mini is available from 3 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0.4/1M tokens from OpenRouter.
What API model ID do I use for GPT-4.1 Mini on OpenRouter?
Use the model ID openai/gpt-4.1-mini when calling OpenRouter's API.
Who created GPT-4.1 Mini?
GPT-4.1 Mini was created by OpenAI as part of the GPT-4.1 model family.
Is GPT-4.1 Mini open source?
GPT-4.1 Mini is not open source; the seed data lists it as proprietary.