OpenAI
GPT-5 mini
OpenAI's cost-efficient GPT-5 variant aimed at general-purpose tasks with a 400K-token context.
Our editorial assessment as of Jun 4, 2026, based on the public sources listed below.
Overall rank
#32
Tier
A
Score
76.0
Main category
Chat
Strengths
- Best-value tier among OpenAI's GPT-5 lineup
- 400K-token context window
- Strong runner-up for value on agentic coding tasks
Considerations
- Lower ceiling than full GPT-5.x flagships
- Reasoning depth below dedicated thinking variants
- Limited 2025 coverage in public sources for detailed scores
Price
Bundled with ChatGPT plans · API ~$0.25/$2.00 per 1M tokens
Score breakdown
Performance
74.0
Reputation
78.0
Price
80.0
Recency
80.0
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
- 22 AI Frontier Models Compared for 2026 - TeamAI (GPT-5 mini value)Accessed: 2026-06-03
- Model Release Notes | OpenAIAccessed: 2026-06-03
- 22 AI Frontier Models Compared for 2026 - TeamAIAccessed: 2026-05-13
- The best AI models in 2026: What model to pick for your use caseAccessed: 2026-05-13