RETIRED DIRECT API · 2025-10-27

o1-mini is retired.

What replaces o1-mini?

For a direct OpenAI API replacement for o1-mini, compare gpt-6.1-sol first. As of 2026-11-02, its verified Standard blended price is $4.00 per 1M tokens at a 75% input / 25% output mix. The provider's originally announced o4-mini has also retired; this choice follows its announced successor and current price-and-ECI screen. ECI is an estimated general-capability measure; this is not a task-performance guarantee.

Historical ECI 135.8 · Current direct API price unavailable
REPLACEMENT DECISION

Replace o1-mini today.

Direct API prices at 75% input / 25% output. ECI is estimated general capability, not task success.

CURRENT SAME-PROVIDER CANDIDATE

OpenAI logogpt-6.1-sol

Follows the provider's retired successor.

Blended / 1M$4.00
ECI estimate167.8164.3–172.5
Context922,000tokens

The original announced successor is retired; the current choice follows the provider's next successor and may be reprioritized by our current price-and-ECI screen. ECI intervals can overlap; no choice guarantees task results or API compatibility.

Replacement questions

Which replacement did OpenAI announce for o1-mini?

OpenAI announced o4-mini. That model was also retired on 2026-10-23. We have no verified current direct API price for that exact ID. Provider notice · Announced model record.

Is the replacement for o1-mini API compatible?

API compatibility has not been verified. Check the provider's migration guidance and test your integration before switching.

Prices verified 2026-11-02; ECI snapshot 2026-11-01. Retirement applies to the OpenAI direct API; seller routes need separate evidence. Retirement notice · ECI data · Browse current models.