GPT-5.4 nano vs o4-mini Deep Research
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Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)
GPT-5.4 nano
o4-mini Deep Research
Cost Differences
o4-mini Deep Research costs more than GPT-5.4 nano
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-5.4 nano | o4-mini Deep Research |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Input Price | $0.20/1M tokens | $2.00/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $1.25/1M tokens | $8.00/1M tokens |
| Context Window | 128,000 tokens | 200,000 tokens |
| Max Output | 8,192 tokens | 32,768 tokens |
| Category | efficient | reasoning |
| Capabilities | text | textreasoningcode |
| Release Date | 3/6/2026 | 6/26/2025 |
GPT-5.4 nano vs o4-mini Deep Research: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between GPT-5.4 nano and o4-mini Deep Research depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. GPT-5.4 nano is the more affordable option at $0.20/1M input tokens — 90% cheaper than o4-mini Deep Research. Meanwhile, o4-mini Deep Research offers a significantly larger context window at 200,000 tokens vs 128,000 for GPT-5.4 nano.
These models target different tiers: GPT-5.4 nano is a efficient model while o4-mini Deep Research is reasoning. This means they're optimized for different workloads. o4-mini Deep Research targets more demanding workloads, while GPT-5.4 nano provides a cost-effective option for everyday tasks.
Output costs matter too. GPT-5.4 nano charges $1.25/1M output tokens vs $8.00 for o4-mini Deep Research. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. GPT-5.4 nano has the edge here at $1.25/1M output tokens.
Best Use Cases
Choose GPT-5.4 nano when:
- • Budget is a primary concern
- • You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem
- • You're running high-volume, latency-sensitive workloads
Choose o4-mini Deep Research when:
- • You need a larger context window (200,000 tokens)
- • You need more capabilities (reasoning, code)
- • You need longer outputs (up to 32,768 tokens)
- • You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem
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