Claude Mythos 5.1 vs o3-mini

Pricing verdict: Claude Mythos 5.1 vs o3-mini: o3-mini is cheaper for input-heavy usage ($1.10/M vs $10.00/M input tokens), while Claude Mythos 5.1 is better for long-context tasks (1,000,000 tokens).

Direct answer: choose o3-mini for lower token spend and choose Claude Mythos 5.1 when your workload needs longer context.

Compare API pricing, input and output token costs, context windows, and monthly estimates on one page so you can pick the right model fast.

Anthropic

Claude Mythos 5.1

OpenAI

o3-mini

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Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)

Claude Mythos 5.1

Per Request:$0.035

Daily:$3.50

Monthly:$105.00

Yearly:$1,277.50

o3-mini

Per Request:$0.003300

Daily:$0.33

Monthly:$9.90

Yearly:$120.45

Cost Differences

$0.0317

Per Request

$3.17

Daily

$95.10

Monthly

$1,157.05

Yearly

o3-mini costs less than Claude Mythos 5.1

Quick Recommendation

Winner for direct API pricing: o3-mini. At the default workload, o3-mini saves about $95.10/month ($1,157.05/year) versus Claude Mythos 5.1.

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Feature Comparison

Feature	Claude Mythos 5.1	o3-mini
Provider	Anthropic	OpenAI
Input Price	$10.00/1M tokens	$1.10/1M tokens
Output Price	$50.00/1M tokens	$4.40/1M tokens
Context Window	1,000,000 tokens	500,000 tokens
Max Output	128,000 tokens	65,536 tokens
Category	flagship	reasoning
Capabilities	textvisionreasoningcode	textreasoningcode
Release Date	9/1/2026	1/31/2025

Claude Mythos 5.1 vs o3-mini: Which Should You Choose?

Choosing between Claude Mythos 5.1 and o3-mini depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. o3-mini is the more affordable option at $1.10/1M input tokens — 89% cheaper than Claude Mythos 5.1. Meanwhile, Claude Mythos 5.1 offers a significantly larger context window at 1,000,000 tokens vs 500,000 for o3-mini.

These models come from different providers — Anthropic and OpenAI — which means different API ecosystems, SDKs, rate limits, and terms of service. If you're already integrated with Anthropic, switching to OpenAIinvolves migration effort beyond just pricing. Factor in your existing infrastructure when deciding.

These models target different tiers: Claude Mythos 5.1 is a flagship model while o3-mini is reasoning. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Claude Mythos 5.1 is built for complex tasks that require deeper reasoning, while o3-mini offers better value for routine operations.

Output costs matter too. Claude Mythos 5.1 charges $50.00/1M output tokens vs $4.40 for o3-mini. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. o3-mini has the edge here at $4.40/1M output tokens.

Multimodal capabilities: Claude Mythos 5.1 supports vision (image inputs) while o3-mini is text-only. If your application needs image understanding, this narrows your choice.

Best Use Cases

Choose Claude Mythos 5.1 when:

• You need a larger context window (1,000,000 tokens)
• You need more capabilities (vision)
• You need longer outputs (up to 128,000 tokens)
• You're already using Anthropic's API ecosystem

Choose o3-mini when:

• Budget is a primary concern
• You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem

Pros and Caveats at a Glance

Claude Mythos 5.1

• Input pricing: $10.00/M tokens
• Output pricing: $50.00/M tokens
• Context window: 1,000,000 tokens
• Max output: 128,000 tokens

Watch out for

• Higher input cost than o3-mini
• Higher output cost than o3-mini

o3-mini

• Input pricing: $1.10/M tokens
• Output pricing: $4.40/M tokens
• Context window: 500,000 tokens
• Max output: 65,536 tokens

Watch out for

• Smaller context window than Claude Mythos 5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Claude Mythos 5.1 or o3-mini?▼

o3-mini is cheaper for input tokens at $1.10 per million tokens vs $10.00 for Claude Mythos 5.1 — that's 89% savings on input costs.

What is the context window difference between Claude Mythos 5.1 and o3-mini?▼

Claude Mythos 5.1 supports 1,000,000 tokens while o3-mini supports 500,000 tokens — a difference of 500,000 tokens in favor of Claude Mythos 5.1.

Which model is better for AI Agent / Agentic Workflows?▼

Both models support text, code, reasoning. For ai agent / agentic workflows, o3-mini is the lower-cost option, while Claude Mythos 5.1 offers a larger context window (1,000,000 vs 500,000 tokens). Choose o3-mini for budget sensitivity or Claude Mythos 5.1 for longer context tasks.

Which model has better overall pricing for heavy usage?▼

At 100 requests/day with 1,000 input and 500 output tokens each, Claude Mythos 5.1 costs about $105.00/month and o3-mini costs about $9.90/month. Overall, o3-mini has lower combined input + output rates ($1.10 in, $4.40 out) vs Claude Mythos 5.1.

Where can I compare Anthropic and OpenAI API pricing beyond this model matchup?▼

See the Anthropic vs OpenAI provider comparison page for lineup-level averages, then review each model page for exact per-token rates.