Migrate off GPT-5 mini
DeprecatedGPT-5 mini is deprecated and shuts down on 11 Dec 2026. OpenAI's official replacement is GPT-5.4 mini. The cheapest comparable model we track is Amazon Nova Lite (Amazon) at $0.105 per 1M tokens blended.
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GPT-5 mini → GPT-5.4 mini
Moving to GPT-5.4 mini means 2.5× more expensive ($0.688 → $1.69 /1M blended).
| Spec | GPT-5 mini | GPT-5.4 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Deprecated | GA |
| Blended price /1M | $0.688 | $1.69 |
| Input / output /1M | $0.25 / $2 | $0.75 / $4.50 |
| Context window | 400K | 400K |
| Max output | 128.000 | 128.000 |
| Modality | text, image | text, image |
| Knowledge cutoff | — | 31 Aug 2025 |
API string was gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 → switch to gpt-5.4-mini. See GPT-5.4 mini's full spec sheet →
Budget-friendly replacements for GPT-5 mini
Generally-available models that match GPT-5 mini's capabilities (and at least half its 400K context), ranked by blended price. Every number is computed from official catalog prices.
| Model | Blended /1M | Input / output | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Nova Lite Amazon | $0.105 | $0.06 / $0.24 | 300K |
| Llama 4 Scout (17B-16E Instruct) Meta | $0.15 | $0.1 / $0.3 | 10M |
| Ministral 3 8B Mistral | $0.15 | $0.15 / $0.15 | 256K |
Migrating off GPT-5 mini
What replaces GPT-5 mini?
OpenAI's recommended migration for GPT-5 mini is GPT-5.4 mini. The cheapest comparable model in our catalog is Amazon Nova Lite (Amazon) at $0.105/1M blended.
When is GPT-5 mini shut down?
GPT-5 mini is deprecated and scheduled to shut down on 11 Dec 2026 (deprecated 11 Jun 2026). Migrate before that date to avoid a 404.
What is the cheapest alternative to GPT-5 mini?
Amazon Nova Lite (Amazon) is the cheapest generally-available alternative we track that matches GPT-5 mini's capabilities, at $0.06 per 1M input and $0.24 per 1M output tokens ($0.105/1M blended).
Browse the full deprecation watch → or see GPT-5 mini's full spec sheet →
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