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OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Nano (batch)

The OpenAI GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) is a language model that can process and respond to text-based input as well as images and files. It operates within a context of up to 1.0475 million characters and supports generation of output up to 32,768 tokens in length. Considering its pricing plan, which charges $0.05 per million input tokens and $0.2 per million output tokens, the OpenAI GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) may be a viable option for users who prioritize flexibility in their input modalities. With a blended benchmark score of 16.9 across three independent benchmarks, it demonstrates competitive performance in certain tasks; however, its standing on specific metrics like AI Index is slightly weaker at 12.9. Users who value these capabilities and are willing to absorb the associated costs may find this model worth considering.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.05
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Output Price
$0.20
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Context Window
1,047,576
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 16.7 across 3 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-09-23. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
Aider Polyglot code editing across languages 8.9
AI Index broad capability composite 12.9
EQ-Bench emotional understanding in dialogue 41.4
Model ID
openai/gpt-4.1-nano:batch
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 $0.05/M input and $0.20/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out under $0.01
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.04
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $0.65

Category rankings

Where OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) places across the 10 categories it ranks in. How we rank →

#CategoryScore
#8 Code CompletionCode · of 25 ranked 133
#9 JSON ExtractionData · of 25 ranked 132
#9 Bulk Data LabelingData · of 25 ranked 130
#9 Dataset AnnotationResearch · of 25 ranked 134
#10 Customer SupportBusiness · of 25 ranked 128
#11 Social Media PostsWriting · of 25 ranked 120
#11 Voice Assistant BackendVoice · of 25 ranked 124
#12 Cheap Bulk InferenceCost · of 25 ranked 137
#25 Transcript CleanupWriting · of 25 ranked 140
#25 Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked 121

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Quick answers

How much does OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) cost?
$0.05 per million input tokens and $0.20 per million output tokens.
What is OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Nano (batch)'s context window?
1,047,576 tokens, roughly 1,571 pages of text in a single request.
Does OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output.
Can OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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