OpenAI o4-mini

o4-mini API at 45% off

A lighter OpenAI reasoning model for fast, affordable chains of thought. Use o4-mini through Crazyrouter when you want cheaper reasoning-oriented traffic without leaving the OpenAI family.

From $0.61 / 1M input
200K context
Text, image
Accessible but currently noindex

Why this page exists

o4-mini queries usually reflect budget-sensitive reasoning model evaluation.

  • Last reviewed: 2026-03-12
  • Review cadence: monthly
  • Owner: growth
  • Indexing status: noindex

o4-mini pricing comparison

Compare the current Crazyrouter token price with the direct provider list price used for this landing page.

OpenAI Direct

Input per 1M tokens$1.10
Output per 1M tokens$4.40
BillingPay as you go
Save 45%

Crazyrouter

Input per 1M tokens$0.61
Output per 1M tokens$2.42
BillingOne key for 600+ models

o4-mini at a glance

Use these details to decide whether this model fits the job before you wire it into production.

Context window
200K
Max output
100K
Modality
Text, image
Latency profile
Fast

Best-fit use cases

These are the production situations where this model is most likely to earn its keep.

Affordable reasoning

This is a strong fit when the workflow consistently looks like this.

Lightweight agent routing

This is a strong fit when the workflow consistently looks like this.

Fast summarization

This is a strong fit when the workflow consistently looks like this.

When not to choose o4-mini

High-quality landing pages should help visitors disqualify the wrong model, not just push every option.

Highest-quality premium reasoning

This is usually a sign that another model deserves a closer look first.

Rich multimodal-heavy workflows

This is usually a sign that another model deserves a closer look first.

Why teams use Crazyrouter here

The gateway matters when you want commercial flexibility, not just lower price.

Lower reasoning cost

This matters when the business wants optionality and easier operations.

One-key access

This matters when the business wants optionality and easier operations.

Model routing flexibility

This matters when the business wants optionality and easier operations.

How to think about o4-mini

These notes help turn a pricing page into a real decision page.

Choose o4-mini when you need cheaper reasoning throughput.

Comparison note

Choose o3 when you want stronger reasoning quality.

Comparison note

Choose GPT-5 Mini when you prefer a different low-cost OpenAI-family profile.

Comparison note

Start in 30 seconds

Use the OpenAI SDK style and swap only the base URL plus the model name.

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://crazyrouter.com/v1",
    api_key="your-crazyrouter-key"
)

response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="o4-mini",
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Summarize these issue logs and tell me which ones need immediate engineering attention."}]
)

print(response.choices[0].message.content)
curl https://crazyrouter.com/v1/chat/completions   -H "Authorization: Bearer your-crazyrouter-key"   -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d '{
    "model": "o4-mini",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Summarize these issue logs and tell me which ones need immediate engineering attention."}]
  }'
import OpenAI from "openai";

const client = new OpenAI({
  baseURL: "https://crazyrouter.com/v1",
  apiKey: "your-crazyrouter-key",
});

const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
  model: "o4-mini",
  messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Summarize these issue logs and tell me which ones need immediate engineering attention." }],
});

console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);

Frequently asked questions

How much does o4-mini cost on Crazyrouter?

o4-mini costs $0.61 per 1M input tokens and $2.42 per 1M output tokens on Crazyrouter based on the latest pricing sync.

Is o4-mini available through an OpenAI-compatible API?

Yes. o4-mini can be accessed through Crazyrouter with the same general OpenAI-compatible request flow used across the platform.

What is o4-mini best for?

o4-mini is best suited to affordable reasoning, lightweight agent routing, and fast summarization.

When should this page stay out of search results?

This page is currently marked noindex because it is useful for navigation and campaign traffic, but it is not yet one of the small set of landing pages prioritized for long-term organic indexation.

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