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OpenAI: GPT-4.1

The OpenAI GPT-4.1 is a large language model that can process text, images, and files as input modalities. It has a context length of 1,047,576 tokens, allowing for extensive analysis and understanding of complex information. The model supports tools, but does not enable advanced reasoning capabilities. When evaluating AI models, price and performance are crucial factors to consider. GPT-4.1's pricing structure charges $2 per million input tokens and $8 per million output tokens. Its blended benchmark score of 49.7 across three independent benchmarks is a significant consideration for those seeking an effective model. Although its performance may not be exceptional in all areas, the OpenAI GPT-4.1 is worth shortlisting for organizations or individuals with medium to large budgets and specific needs that align with its capabilities.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$2.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-27
Output Price
$8.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-27
Context Window
1,047,576
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 49.3 across 3 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-09-27. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
Aider Polyglot code editing across languages 52.4
AI Index broad capability composite 20.9
EQ-Bench emotional understanding in dialogue 64.8
Model ID
openai/gpt-4.1
Vendor
openai
Released
April 2025
Tokenizer
GPT
Input Modalities
image, text, file
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
32,768 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
not supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
no
Moderated
yes

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $2.00/M input and $8.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.07
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $1.40
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $26.00

Category rankings

Where OpenAI: GPT-4.1 places across the 6 categories it ranks in. How we rank →

#CategoryScore
#6 OCR / Document ParsingData · of 25 ranked 137
#6 Table Extraction from PDFsData · of 25 ranked 137
#9 CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked 143
#13 Meeting NotesBusiness · of 25 ranked 143
#18 Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked 126
#20 Transcript CleanupWriting · of 25 ranked 142

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Quick answers

How much does OpenAI: GPT-4.1 cost?
$2.00 per million input tokens and $8.00 per million output tokens.
What is OpenAI: GPT-4.1's context window?
1,047,576 tokens, roughly 1,571 pages of text in a single request.
Does OpenAI: GPT-4.1 support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output.
Can OpenAI: GPT-4.1 process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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