GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) vs Fugu Max
| Signal | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) | Delta | Fugu Max |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 83 | -17 | |
Benchmarks | 70 | +70 | |
Pricing | 100 | +6 | |
Context window size | 96 | +0 | |
Recency | 37 | -63 | |
Output Capacity | 72 | -9 | |
| Overall Result | 3 wins | of 6 | 3 wins |
Score History
58.9
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GPT-4.1 Nano (batch)
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40
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GPT-4.1 Nano (batch)
OpenAI
Fugu Max
sakana
GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) saves you $485.00/month
That's $5820.00/year compared to Fugu Max at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) | Fugu Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59 | 40 | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) |
| Rank | #218 | #246 | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) |
| Quality Rank | #218 | #246 | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) |
| Adoption Rank | #218 | #246 | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) |
| Parameters | -- | -- | -- |
| Context Window | 1048K | 1000K | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) |
| Pricing | $0.05/$0.20/M | $2.00/$6.00/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 83 | 100 | Fugu Max |
| Benchmarks | 70 | -- | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) |
| Pricing | 100 | 94 | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) |
| Context window size | 96 | 95 | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) |
| Recency | 37 | 100 | Fugu Max |
| Output Capacity | 72 | 82 | Fugu Max |
Our score (0-100) is driven by benchmark performance (90%) from Arena Elo ratings, MMLU, GPQA, HumanEval, SWE-bench, and 15+ standardized evaluations. Capabilities and context window serve as tiebreakers (10%). Learn more about our methodology.
Scores 59/100 (rank #218), placing it in the top 25% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 40/100 (rank #246), placing it in the top 16% of all 290 models tracked.
GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) has a 19-point advantage, which typically translates to noticeably stronger performance on complex reasoning, code generation, and multi-step tasks.
Choose GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) when you need:
- High-volume production workloads where API costs must be minimized
Choose Fugu Max when you need:
- Step-by-step reasoning and chain-of-thought problem solving
GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) offers 97% better value per quality point. At 1M tokens/day, you'd spend $3.75/month with GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) vs $120.00/month with Fugu Max - a $116.25 monthly difference.
Both models have comparable response speeds. For most applications, the latency difference is negligible.
When latency matters most: Interactive chatbots, IDE code completion, real-time translation, and user-facing applications where response time directly impacts experience. For batch processing, background summarization, or offline analysis, latency is less critical.
Code generation & review
Based on overall model capabilities and architecture for coding tasks like generating functions, debugging, and refactoring
Customer support chatbot
Suitable for user-facing chat with competitive response times. GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) also offers lower per-token costs for high-volume support
Long document analysis
Larger context window (1048K tokens) can process longer documents, contracts, and research papers in a single pass
Batch data extraction
Lower output pricing ($0.20/M) reduces costs when processing thousands of records daily
Creative writing & content
Higher overall composite score (59/100) correlates with better nuance, coherence, and style in long-form content
Image understanding & OCR
Supports vision input - can analyze screenshots, diagrams, photos, and scanned documents directly
GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) clearly outperforms Fugu Max with a significant 18.9-point lead. For most general use cases, GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) is the stronger choice. However, Fugu Max may still excel in niche scenarios.
By Use Case
Best for Quality
GPT-4.1 Nano (batch)
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
GPT-4.1 Nano (batch)
97% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
GPT-4.1 Nano (batch)
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
GPT-4.1 Nano (batch)
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
GPT-4.1 Nano (batch)
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
by OpenAI
- Choose for Quality - Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
- Choose for Cost - 97% lower pricing; better value at scale
- Choose for Reliability - Higher uptime and faster response speeds
- Choose for Prototyping - Stronger community support and better developer experience
- Choose for Production - Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
| Capability | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) | Fugu Max |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Function Calling | ||
| Streaming | ||
| JSON Mode | ||
| Reasoningdiffers | ||
| Web Search | ||
| Image Output |
GPT-4.1 Nano (batch)
OpenAI
Fugu Max
sakana
GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) saves you $10.47/month
That's 97% cheaper than Fugu Max at 1,000 tokens/request and 100 requests/day.
Assumes 60% input / 40% output token ratio per request. Actual costs may vary based on your usage pattern.
| Parameter | GPT-4.1 Nano (batch) | Fugu Max |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 1.0M | 1M |
| Max Output Tokens | 32,768 | 128,000 |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Created | Apr 14, 2025 | Sep 11, 2026 |