GPT-4.1
GPT-4.1 is OpenAI's flagship multimodal model with a 1M token context window for complex reasoning, coding, and image analysis tasks.
API Pricing
Cheapest on Microsoft Azure — 88% below avg| Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Speed | TTFT | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.00 | $8.00 | 100 t/s | 667ms | 4/11/2026 | |
| $30.00 | $60.00 | 100 t/s | 667ms | 4/14/2026 |
Prices updated daily. Last check: 4/14/2026
Model Details
General
- Creator
- OpenAI
- Family
- GPT
- Tier
- Flagship
- Context Window
- 1.0M
- Knowledge Cutoff
- Jun 2024
- Modalities
- Text, Image
Capabilities
- Tool Calling
- Yes
- Open Source
- No
- Subtypes
- Chat Completion, Code Generation
Strengths & Limitations
- 1 million token context window supports extremely long documents and conversations
- Multimodal capabilities process both text and image inputs
- Tool calling support enables integration with external APIs and systems
- 88.34 tokens per second output speed for responsive interactions
- June 2024 knowledge cutoff provides relatively recent training data
- Chat completion and code generation optimizations
- Flagship-tier reasoning and problem-solving capabilities
- Proprietary model with no access to weights or local deployment
- 599ms time to first token latency higher than some competing models
- No audio input or output modalities supported
- Knowledge cutoff predates some recent developments and events
- Requires API access rather than self-hosted options
Key Features
About GPT-4.1
Common Use Cases
GPT-4.1 is suited for complex reasoning tasks that require processing large amounts of context, such as analyzing lengthy documents, conducting multi-step research, and maintaining coherent conversations across extended interactions. Its multimodal capabilities make it effective for workflows combining text and visual analysis, including document processing with embedded images, visual content description, and image-based reasoning tasks. The tool calling functionality enables sophisticated agent workflows and API integrations for business automation. Its flagship-tier capabilities support advanced coding projects, technical documentation analysis, and complex problem-solving scenarios where nuanced understanding and reasoning are essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does GPT-4.1 cost per million tokens?
GPT-4.1 pricing varies by provider and whether you use standard or batch processing. Check the pricing table above for current rates across all available providers offering GPT-4.1 access.
What is GPT-4.1 best used for?
GPT-4.1 excels at complex reasoning tasks requiring large context windows, such as analyzing lengthy documents, advanced coding projects, and multimodal workflows that combine text and image processing. Its tool calling capabilities also make it suitable for building AI agents and automated systems.
How does GPT-4.1's 1M token context window compare to other flagship models?
GPT-4.1's 1 million token context window is competitive with other flagship models, enabling processing of extremely long documents, codebases, and conversations while maintaining coherence throughout the entire context length. This makes it particularly effective for tasks requiring comprehensive document analysis or extended reasoning chains.