GPT-4.1 Mini is cheaper than GPT-6 Astra at $0.4/M vs $10/M input tokens.
| Spec | GPT-4.1 Mini | GPT-6 Astra |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.4/M tokens | $10/M tokens |
| Output price | $1.6/M tokens | $50/M tokens |
| Context window | 1.0M tokens | 1.1M tokens |
| Weights | Closed | Closed |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Sep 2026 |
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-6 Astra has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.
GPT-4.1 Mini costs 31x less per token.
GPT-4.1 Mini is cheaper on both: 25× input, 31× output.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 8 Sep 2026.
GPT-4.1 Mini uses 18.0x more emoji