What is the difference between GPT-4.1 Mini and GPT-6 Astra Pro?

Both are developed by OpenAI but target different use cases. GPT-4.1 Mini has a 1.0M token context window vs GPT-6 Astra Pro's 1.1M. You can compare their actual outputs across 6 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GPT-4.1 Mini or GPT-6 Astra Pro?

It depends on your use case. GPT-4.1 Mini and GPT-6 Astra Pro each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 6 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does GPT-4.1 Mini cost compared to GPT-6 Astra Pro?

GPT-4.1 Mini costs $0.4/M input tokens and GPT-6 Astra Pro costs $10/M input tokens. GPT-4.1 Mini is $9.60/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare GPT-4.1 Mini and GPT-6 Astra Pro on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-4.1 Mini and GPT-6 Astra Pro across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

Updated Sep 2026

GPT-4.1 MinivsGPT-6 Astra Pro

GPT-4.1 Mini is cheaper than GPT-6 Astra Pro at $0.4/M vs $10/M input tokens.

GPT-4.1 Mini and GPT-6 Astra Pro compared across 6 shared prompts
Spec	GPT-4.1 Mini	GPT-6 Astra Pro
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

Our Verdict

GPT-6 Astra Pro

GPT-4.1 MiniRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-6 Astra Pro has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

GPT-4.1 Mini costs 31x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-4.1 Mini

Input

$0.40

25× cheaper

Output

$1.60

31× cheaper

GPT-6 Astra Pro

Input

$10.00

Output

$50.00

GPT-4.1 Mini is cheaper on both: 25× input, 31× output.

Where to run it

4 hosts

GPT-4.1 Mini2 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

Azure AI Foundry$0.40 in$1.60 out1M100% up OpenAI$0.40 in$1.60 out1M98.7% up

GPT-6 Astra Pro2 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

Azure AI Foundry$10.00 in$50.00 out1.1M98.9% up OpenAI$10.00 in$50.00 out1.1M99.6% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

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