Is GPT-4.1 mini or DeepSeek-R1 cheaper?

GPT-4.1 mini is cheaper on output tokens ($1.60 vs $5.40 per 1M).

Which has the larger context window, GPT-4.1 mini or DeepSeek-R1?

GPT-4.1 mini has the larger context window (1M tokens).

GPT-4.1 mini vs DeepSeek-R1

GPT-4.1 mini is cheaper on output tokens, while GPT-4.1 mini offers a larger context window. Choose GPT-4.1 mini or DeepSeek-R1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.

Spec	GPT-4.1 mini	DeepSeek-R1
Provider	Azure	Azure
Input / 1M tokens	$0.40	$1.35
Output / 1M tokens	$1.60	$5.40
Context window	1M	164K
Parameters	—	671B
Open weights	No	Yes
Released	Apr 2025	Jan 2025

GPT-4.1 mini details →DeepSeek-R1 details →

FAQ

Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.