GPT-4.1 Nano vs GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch)
| Signal | GPT-4.1 Nano | Delta | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 83 | -17 | |
Benchmarks | 23 | +23 | |
Pricing | 100 | +2 | |
Context window size | 96 | 0 | |
Recency | 29 | -71 | |
Output Capacity | 96 | +14 | |
| Overall Result | 3 wins | of 6 | 3 wins |
Score History
29.4
current score
GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch)
right now
40
current score
GPT-4.1 Nano
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GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch)
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GPT-4.1 Nano saves you $145.00/month
That's $1740.00/year compared to GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | GPT-4.1 Nano | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 29 | 40 | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) |
| Rank | #429 | #181 | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) |
| Quality Rank | #429 | #181 | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) |
| Adoption Rank | #429 | #181 | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) |
| Parameters | -- | -- | -- |
| Context Window | 1048K | 1050K | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) |
| Pricing | $0.10/$0.40/M | $0.50/$2.50/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 83 | 100 | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) |
| Benchmarks | 23 | -- | GPT-4.1 Nano |
| Pricing | 100 | 98 | GPT-4.1 Nano |
| Context window size | 96 | 96 | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) |
| Recency | 29 | 100 | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) |
| Output Capacity | 96 | 82 | GPT-4.1 Nano |
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 29/100 (rank #429), placing it in the top -48% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 40/100 (rank #181), placing it in the top 38% of all 290 models tracked.
GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) has a 11-point advantage, which typically translates to noticeably better performance on complex reasoning, code generation, and multi-step tasks.
Choose GPT-4.1 Nano when you need:
- High-volume production workloads where API costs must be minimized
Choose GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) when you need:
- Step-by-step reasoning and chain-of-thought problem solving
GPT-4.1 Nano offers 83% better value per quality point. At 1M tokens/day, you'd spend $7.50/month with GPT-4.1 Nano vs $45.00/month with GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) - a $37.50 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 also offers lower per-token costs for high-volume support
Long document analysis
Larger context window (1050K tokens) can process longer documents, contracts, and research papers in a single pass
Batch data extraction
Lower output pricing ($0.40/M) reduces costs when processing thousands of records daily
Creative writing & content
Higher overall composite score (40/100) 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-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) clearly outperforms GPT-4.1 Nano with a significant 10.600000000000001-point lead. For most general use cases, GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) is the stronger choice. However, GPT-4.1 Nano may still excel in niche scenarios.
By Use Case
Best for Quality
GPT-4.1 Nano
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
GPT-4.1 Nano
83% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
GPT-4.1 Nano
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
GPT-4.1 Nano
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
GPT-4.1 Nano
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
by OpenAI
- Choose for Quality - Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
- Choose for Cost - 83% 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 | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Function Calling | ||
| Streaming | ||
| JSON Mode | ||
| Reasoningdiffers | ||
| Web Search | ||
| Image Output |
GPT-4.1 Nano
OpenAI
GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch)
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 Nano saves you $3.24/month
That's 83% cheaper than GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) 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 | GPT-6.1 Terra Pro (batch) |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 1.0M | 1.1M |
| Max Output Tokens | 942,818 | 128,000 |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Created | Apr 14, 2025 | Oct 26, 2026 |