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  5. GPT-5.1-Codex-MinivsNex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Updated Sep 2026

GPT-5.1-Codex-MinivsNex-N2.5-Mini (free)

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is cheaper than GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini at $0/M vs $1.5/M input tokens.

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) compared across 15 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5.1-Codex-MiniNex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Input price$1.5/M tokensFree
Output price$6/M tokensFree
Context window400K tokens262K tokens
WeightsClosed—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedNov 2025Sep 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 2 of the 15 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini182 words
Honey-Garlic Chickpea Sizzle Bowls Prep + Cook Time: ~25 minutes Ingredients (7 pantry staples): 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup rice (white or brown) 2 tbsp olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder if canned) 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to your heat preference)…
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)111 words
Golden Peanut Lantern Noodles Time: Prep 5 min Cook 10 min Serves: 2 Ingredients — 7 pantry staples Spaghetti or any noodles Peanut butter Soy sauce Honey Garlic powder Rice vinegar Water Instructions Cook the noodles: Boil noodles in water until tender. Reserve about ½ cup cooking water, then drain.
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini577 words
1-Month Beginner Plan for Better Health & Longevity Focus areas: Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep & Stress Balance. Each week builds a little habit-building momentum. Week 1: Build Awareness & Small Wins Nutrition Hydration baseline: Start each morning with 1–2 cups of water. Carry a bottle.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)671 words
1-Month Beginner Health & Longevity Plan Goal: Build 3 simple habits you can maintain: better food choices, regular movement, and better recovery through sleep/stress management. If you have medical conditions, injuries, or take medications, check with a healthcare professional before starting.
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Our Verdict
GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini
GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window, major provider backing.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini
Input
$1.50
Output
$6.00
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

2 hosts

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$0.25 in·$2.00 out·400k·100% up
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNex AGIbf16degraded$0 in·$0 out·262k·92.2% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini is developed by OpenAI while Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is developed by Nex AGI. GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini has a 400K token context window vs Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)'s 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 15 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 15 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini costs $1.5/M input tokens and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is $1.50/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) 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.

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