GPT-4.1vsGrok 3 Thinking
GPT-4.1 has a larger context window than Grok 3 Thinking (1.0M tokens vs 128K tokens).
| Spec | GPT-4.1 | Grok 3 Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $2/M tokens | — |
| Output price | $8/M tokens | — |
| Context window | 1.0M tokens | 128K tokens |
| Weights | Closed | — |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | — |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Feb 2025 |
Our Verdict
GPT-4.1
Grok 3 ThinkingRunner-up
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-4.1 has the edge: newer, bigger context window.
Too close to call
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API pricing
Cost per 1M tokens
GPT-4.1
Input
$2.00
Output
$8.00
Grok 3 Thinking
Input
—
Output
—
Where to run it
2 hosts
Grok 3 Thinking
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 12 Sep 2026.
Writing DNA
Style Comparison
Similarity
47%
GPT-4.1 uses 21.9x more emoji
GPT-4.1
Grok 3 Thinking
58%Vocabulary46%
19wSentence Length19w
0.49Hedging1.11
8.8Bold3.3
5.8Lists2.6
0.22Emoji0.00
1.01Headings0.64
0.10Transitions0.25
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