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Updated Sep 2026

GPT-5.4 ProvsNex-N2.5-Mini (free)

Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is cheaper than GPT-5.4 Pro at $0/M vs $30/M input tokens.

GPT-5.4 Pro and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) compared across 15 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5.4 ProNex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Input price$30/M tokensFree
Output price$180/M tokensFree
Context window1.1M tokens262K tokens
WeightsClosed—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedMar 2026Sep 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 15 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

GPT-5.4 Pro2,183 words
Most likely, a transistor invented in 1920 would move the electronics/computing frontier forward by about 10–15 years by 1980, not the full 27 years. Reason: the transistor alone is not enough; you also need high-purity materials, crystal growth, photolithography, test equipment, software, batteries, precision…
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)2,076 words
A 1920 transistor would not by itself prevent fascism, the Great Depression, or imperial expansion, so World War II might still happen. But it would make electronics 10–20 years more advanced than in our timeline, with huge effects on radar, codebreaking, computing, missiles, space, consumer goods, and Cold War power…
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Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

GPT-5.4 Pro2,331 words
This architecture will work for a demo, but it has major correctness, latency, and security problems for a Google-Docs-like editor. Highest-risk flaws Client-clock last-write-wins will lose edits and can be gamed by bad clocks.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1,869 words
The biggest red flags are: client-clock LWW for document content, polling PostgreSQL for real-time fanout, CDN caching mutable authenticated APIs, per-server WebSocket state with no durable replay, and full HTML snapshots as the main save mechanism.
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

GPT-5.4 Pro1,392 words
This agreement is heavily client-favored. Every numbered clause has language that could be used against the contractor. Short version: I would not sign it without major redlines to Clauses 1–9, especially 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Below is a clause-by-clause review.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1,439 words
Below is a contractor-protective review, not legal advice. Enforceability varies by jurisdiction, especially for non-competes, arbitration, IP assignments, and limitation-of-liability clauses. A local attorney should review before signing.
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

GPT-5.4 Pro1,913 words
Below is a dish designed in the language of a contemporary 3-star tasting menu: precise, seasonal, technically layered, and centered on a pairing that feels surprising at first, then inevitable.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)1,368 words
Dish: “Nocturne in Green” — Miso-Cured Turbot, Black Garlic, Green Olive, Oak-Smoked Pear, and Black Carrot Caviar Conceptual narrative: A moonlit orchard beside a cold northern sea.
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Advanced Investment Memo (IC Memo)

You are writing an internal investment committee memo for a long/short equity fund. Company (fictional): LedgerLift (ticker: LLLT) – B2B…

GPT-5.4 Pro1,064 words
LedgerLift (LLLT) — IC Memo Recommendation: Pass 12-month PT range: $40–$47 2-sentence thesis: LedgerLift looks like a good business but only an average stock here: retention is strong (94% GRR, 123% NRR), the model is mostly subscription, and margins are inflecting, but at $46 the shares already discount a lot of the…
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)777 words
LedgerLift (LLLT) IC Memo — Short Fictional exercise; not investment advice. $mm except per share. Recommendation Recommendation: Short. 12-month PT range: $32–$42 (midpoint ~$37), implying ~17% downside vs. current $46.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

GPT-5.4 Pro2,426 words
Below is a 12-week, high-performance longevity protocol designed for a healthy biohacker who wants to improve lifespan-relevant markers, physical performance, and cognitive output at the same time. Use it as a data-driven template, not dogma.
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Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)3,213 words
Below is a 12-week longevity/performance protocol for a generally healthy adult. It is not medical advice. Before starting—especially if you have diabetes, hypertension, arrhythmia, kidney/liver disease, a history of eating disorders, are pregnant, or take medications—get clinician clearance and use labs to personalize…
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Our Verdict
GPT-5.4 Pro
GPT-5.4 Pro
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT-5.4 Pro has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window, major provider backing.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-5.4 Pro
Input
$30.00
Output
$180.00
Nex-N2.5-Mini (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

3 hosts

GPT-5.4 Pro2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$30.00 in·$180.00 out·1.1M—OpenAI$30.00 in·$180.00 out·1.1M·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-5.4 Pro is developed by OpenAI while Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is developed by Nex AGI. GPT-5.4 Pro has a 1.1M 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-5.4 Pro 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-5.4 Pro costs $30/M input tokens and Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Nex-N2.5-Mini (free) is $30.00/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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