OpenAI
GPT-5.4 mini
Faster smaller-tier reasoning with wide availability
Our editorial assessment as of Apr 24, 2026, based on the public sources listed below.
Overall rank
#26
Tier
A
Score
82.0
Main category
Coding
Strengths
- Strong on coding and subagents
- Available to Free and Go users via Thinking mode
- Lower latency than flagship
Considerations
- Not selectable from model picker directly
- Caps on rate-limit fallback usage
Price
Free tier · Plus $20/mo
Score breakdown
Performance
86.0
Reputation
80.0
Price
85.0
Recency
96.0
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
Sources
- OpenAI — ChatGPT Release NotesAccessed: 2026-04-19
- ZDNET — Best AI chatbots of 2026Accessed: 2026-04-19