OpenAI Codex MinivsNorth Mini Code
North Mini Code is cheaper than OpenAI Codex Mini at $0/M vs $1.5/M input tokens.
| Spec | OpenAI Codex Mini | North Mini Code |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $1.5/M tokens | Free |
| Output price | $6/M tokens | Free |
| Context window | 200K tokens | 256K tokens |
| Weights | — | Closed |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | Yes (1 provider) |
| Released | May 2025 | Jun 2026 |
Our Verdict
OpenAI Codex Mini
North Mini CodeRunner-up
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, OpenAI Codex Mini has the edge: bigger model tier, major provider backing.
Too close to call
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API pricing
Cost per 1M tokens
OpenAI Codex Mini
Input
$1.50
Output
$6.00
North Mini Code
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it
1 host
OpenAI Codex Mini
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
North Mini Code1 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 13 Sep 2026.
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