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GPT-4.1 mini vs Magistral Medium

Compare OpenAI and Mistral AI AI models

OpenAI
GPT-4.1 mini
vs
Mistral AI
Magistral Medium

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

GPT-4.1 mini

Per Request:$0.001200
Daily:$0.12
Monthly:$3.60
Yearly:$43.80

Magistral Medium

Per Request:$0.004500
Daily:$0.45
Monthly:$13.50
Yearly:$164.25

Cost Differences

+$0.003300
Per Request
+$0.33
Daily
+$9.90
Monthly
+$120.45
Yearly

Magistral Medium costs more than GPT-4.1 mini

Feature Comparison

FeatureGPT-4.1 miniMagistral Medium
ProviderOpenAIMistral AI
Input Price$0.40/1M tokens$2.00/1M tokens
Output Price$1.60/1M tokens$5.00/1M tokens
Context Window200,000 tokens128,000 tokens
Max Output16,384 tokens32,768 tokens
Categoryefficientreasoning
Capabilities
textvisioncode
textreasoning
Release Date4/14/202512/15/2025

GPT-4.1 mini vs Magistral Medium: Which Should You Choose?

Choosing between GPT-4.1 mini and Magistral Medium depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. GPT-4.1 mini is the more affordable option at $0.40/1M input tokens80% cheaper than Magistral Medium. Meanwhile, GPT-4.1 mini offers a significantly larger context window at 200,000 tokens vs 128,000 for Magistral Medium.

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

These models target different tiers: GPT-4.1 mini is a efficient model while Magistral Medium is reasoning. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Magistral Medium targets more demanding workloads, while GPT-4.1 mini provides a cost-effective option for everyday tasks.

Output costs matter too. GPT-4.1 mini charges $1.60/1M output tokens vs $5.00 for Magistral Medium. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. GPT-4.1 mini has the edge here at $1.60/1M output tokens.

Multimodal capabilities: GPT-4.1 mini supports vision (image inputs) while Magistral Medium is text-only. If your application needs image understanding, this narrows your choice.

Best Use Cases

Choose GPT-4.1 mini when:

  • • Budget is a primary concern
  • • You need a larger context window (200,000 tokens)
  • • You need more capabilities (vision, code)
  • • You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem
  • • You're running high-volume, latency-sensitive workloads

Choose Magistral Medium when:

  • • You need longer outputs (up to 32,768 tokens)
  • • You're already using Mistral AI's API ecosystem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, GPT-4.1 mini or Magistral Medium?
GPT-4.1 mini is cheaper for input tokens at $0.40 per million tokens vs $2.00 for Magistral Medium — that's 80% savings on input costs.
What is the context window difference between GPT-4.1 mini and Magistral Medium?
GPT-4.1 mini supports 200,000 tokens while Magistral Medium supports 128,000 tokens — a difference of 72,000 tokens in favor of GPT-4.1 mini.
Which model is better for AI Chatbot?
Both models support text. For ai chatbot, GPT-4.1 mini is the lower-cost option, while GPT-4.1 mini offers a larger context window (200,000 vs 128,000 tokens). Choose GPT-4.1 mini for budget sensitivity or GPT-4.1 mini 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, GPT-4.1 mini costs about $3.60/month and Magistral Medium costs about $13.50/month. Overall, GPT-4.1 mini has lower combined input + output rates ($0.40 in, $1.60 out) vs Magistral Medium.

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