GPT-4.1 MinivsGrok 3 Mini Beta
GPT-4.1 Mini has a larger context window than Grok 3 Mini Beta (1.0M tokens vs 131K tokens).
| Spec | GPT-4.1 Mini | Grok 3 Mini Beta |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.4/M tokens | $0.4/M tokens |
| Output price | $1.6/M tokens | $0.8/M tokens |
| Context window | 1.0M tokens | 131K tokens |
| Parameters | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Weights | Closed | — |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Apr 2025 |
Our Verdict
GPT-4.1 Mini
Grok 3 Mini BetaRunner-up
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-4.1 Mini has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window.
Too close to call
API pricing
Cost per 1M tokens
GPT-4.1 Mini
Input
$0.40
Output
$1.60
Grok 3 Mini Beta
Input
$0.40
Output
$0.80
2.0× cheaper
Where to run it
2 hosts
GPT-4.1 Mini2 hosts
Grok 3 Mini Beta
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 9 Sep 2026.
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