GPT-4.1 NanovsGrok 3 Mini Beta
GPT-4.1 Nano is cheaper than Grok 3 Mini Beta at $0.1/M vs $0.4/M input tokens.
| Spec | GPT-4.1 Nano | Grok 3 Mini Beta |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.1/M tokens | $0.4/M tokens |
| Output price | $0.4/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 Nano
Grok 3 Mini Beta
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.
Too close to call
API pricing
Cost per 1M tokens
GPT-4.1 Nano
Input
$0.10
4.0× cheaper
Output
$0.40
2.0× cheaper
Grok 3 Mini Beta
Input
$0.40
Output
$0.80
GPT-4.1 Nano is cheaper on both: 4.0× input, 2.0× output.
Where to run it
2 hosts
GPT-4.1 Nano2 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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