OpenAI o4-mini
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OpenAI o4-mini vs Llama 4 Maverick
Compare OpenAI o4-mini by OpenAI against Llama 4 Maverick by Meta AI, tested across 34 shared challenges. Updated April 2026.
Which is better, OpenAI o4-mini or Llama 4 Maverick?
OpenAI o4-mini and Llama 4 Maverick are both competitive models. OpenAI o4-mini costs $1.1/M input tokens vs $1.5/M for Llama 4 Maverick. Compare their real outputs side by side below.
Key Differences Between OpenAI o4-mini and Llama 4 Maverick
OpenAI o4-mini is made by openai while Llama 4 Maverick is from meta. On pricing, OpenAI o4-mini costs $1.1/M input tokens vs $1.5/M for Llama 4 Maverick.
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Why OpenAI o4-mini?
Dead even. This one's a coin flip.
Why Llama 4 Maverick?
1.5x cheaper overall$1.50/M in · $2.50/M out
OpenAI o4-miniLlama 4 Maverick
Input price
$1.10/M
$1.50/M
Output price
$4.40/M
$2.50/M
Context
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1.0M
Released
Apr 2025
Apr 2025
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OpenAI o4-miniLlama 4 Maverick
12 / 34
Estimate Complexityreasoning
Tests an AI's ability to make educated estimates based on technical knowledge
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2 / 34
Logic Puzzlereasoning
Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle
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3 / 34
Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis
Tests an AI's randomness and creativity
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4 / 34
SVG Layout Challengeimage generation
Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics
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5 / 34
Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation
Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware
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6 / 34
Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation
Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability
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7 / 34
Realistic AI Interviewconversation
Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends
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8 / 34
Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation
Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events
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9 / 34
Minimalist Landing Pageweb design
Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page
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10 / 34
Pokémon Battle UI Recreationweb design
Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.
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11 / 34
Mario Level UI Recreationweb design
Recreate an interactive, classic Mario level in a single HTML file.
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12 / 34
Linear App Cloneweb design
Tests an AI's ability to replicate an existing UI with Tailwind CSS
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Our Verdict
Llama 4 Maverick
OpenAI o4-miniRunner-up
No community votes yet. On paper, Llama 4 Maverick has the edge — bigger model tier, bigger context window.
Too close to call
Writing DNA
Style Comparison
Similarity
84%
Llama 4 Maverick uses 370.1x more bold
OpenAI o4-mini
Llama 4 Maverick
73%Vocabulary42%
15wSentence Length24w
0.18Hedging0.76
0.0Bold3.7
2.1Lists6.3
0.00Emoji0.00
0.00Headings0.74
0.02Transitions0.11
Based on 10 + 12 text responses
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