GPT Audio vs GPT Audio Mini
GPT Audio Mini is cheaper than GPT Audio at $0.6/M vs $2.5/M input tokens.
Narrator Storytelling
Red door in an ancient forest, read aloud. Warmth and pacing, no theatrics.
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Which answer wins?
Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, GPT Audio has the edge: bigger model tier. GPT Audio Mini costs 4.2x less per token.
| Spec | GPT Audio | GPT Audio Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $2.5/M tokens | $0.6/M tokens |
| Output price | $10/M tokens | $2.4/M tokens |
| Context window | 128K tokens | 128K tokens |
| Weights | Closed | Closed |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| At 10M a month | $25.00 | $6.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
GPT Audio1 host
GPT Audio Mini1 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 12 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between GPT Audio and GPT Audio Mini?
Both are developed by OpenAI but target different use cases. GPT Audio has a 128K token context window vs GPT Audio Mini's 128K. You can compare their actual outputs across 6 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, GPT Audio or GPT Audio Mini?
It depends on your use case. GPT Audio and GPT Audio Mini each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 6 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does GPT Audio cost compared to GPT Audio Mini?
GPT Audio costs $2.5/M input tokens and GPT Audio Mini costs $0.6/M input tokens. GPT Audio Mini is $1.90/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
How can I compare GPT Audio and GPT Audio Mini on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT Audio and GPT Audio Mini 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.