OpenAI: GPT-4.1
The OpenAI GPT-4.1 is a language model designed for various input modalities, including text, images, and files, with a maximum context length of 1047576 tokens. It also supports integration with tools, but lacks reasoning capabilities and structured output. When considering this model for your needs, take note that its blended benchmark score across three independent tests is 54.0. The pricing structure consists of $2.0 per million input tokens and $8.0 per million output tokens, which may be a factor in shortlisting it if you prioritize affordability and average performance in various tasks. However, its standing relative to other models should also be evaluated before making a decision.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 54.0 across 3 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-09-04. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Aider Polyglot | code editing across languages | 52.4 |
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 32.4 |
| 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 →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 category it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Transcript CleanupWriting · of 25 ranked | 143 |
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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.