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o4 Mini Deep Research pricing & benchmarks
Released Oct 10, 2025 · served by 1 provider
Input / 1M tokens$2.00
Output / 1M tokens$8.00
Context window200K
Cached input$0.500
1M in + 300K out$4.40
What o4 Mini Deep Research is
o4-mini-deep-research is OpenAI's faster, more affordable deep research model—ideal for tackling complex, multi-step research tasks.
- Model ID:
openai/o4-mini-deep-research - Modality: text+image+file->text
- Tool calling: supported · Structured output: supported
Providers and prices for o4 Mini Deep Research
The same model costs different amounts depending on who serves it. Prices are per 1M tokens, cheapest first. Uptime and throughput are OpenRouter's rolling measurements, not vendor claims.
| Provider | Input | Output | Context | Quant | Uptime 24h | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAIcheapest | $2.00 | $8.00 | 200K | — | — | — |
FAQ
How much does the o4 Mini Deep Research API cost?
$2.00 per 1M input tokens and $8.00 per 1M output tokens. A typical workload of 1M input + 300K output tokens costs about $4.40.
Is o4 Mini Deep Research free?
No. It is a paid model starting at $2.00 per 1M input tokens, though some providers offer trial credits.
Which provider is cheapest for o4 Mini Deep Research?
OpenAI at $2.00 input / $8.00 output per 1M tokens.
Can I self-host o4 Mini Deep Research?
No. o4 Mini Deep Research is closed-weight and only available through hosted APIs.