OpenAI: o4 Mini Deep Research
The o4 Mini Deep Research variant offers impressive math and science reasoning at a much lower price point than its o3 counterpart, with strong livecodebench and GPQA scores. It's a cost-effective option for research-heavy tasks, though its intelligence index places it below the top-tier models in the landscape.
Assessment date: March 14, 2026
Our methodology takes into account a range of factors including pricing, functionality, capabilities, benchmark performance, and real-world applicability. Rankings are reviewed and updated regularly as new models are released. Issues with our rankings? Contact us
o4-mini-deep-research is OpenAI's faster, more affordable deep research model—ideal for tackling complex, multi-step research tasks. Note: This model always uses the 'web_search' tool which adds additional cost.
Capabilities
Architecture
| Modality | Text + Image + File → Text |
| Tokenizer | GPT |
Performance Indices
Source: Artificial Analysis
Benchmark Scores
Evaluations
Benchmark data from Artificial Analysis and Hugging Face
Model Information
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $2.00 | $0.002000 |
| Output | $8.00 | $0.008000 |
Live Performance
Live endpoint metrics — refreshed every 30 minutes.
