o4-mini API
Faster, cheaper reasoning model. Best for everyday math, coding, and logic tasks.
💰 Save up to 70% vs official OpenAI pricingTechnical Specifications
| Provider | OpenAI |
| Model Family | o4-mini |
| Release Date | 2026-05 |
| Context Window | 200K |
| Max Output Tokens | 100,000 |
| Input Price | $1.10 / 1M tokens |
| Output Price | $4.40 / 1M tokens |
| Vision Support | No |
| Function Calling | No |
| JSON Mode | No |
| Streaming | No |
| Fine Tuning | Not Available |
| Status | Active ✓ |
Overview
o4-mini is OpenAI's current reasoning-class AI model, released in 2026-05. Faster, cheaper reasoning model. Best for everyday math, coding, and logic tasks.
With a 200K context window and maximum output of 100,000 tokens, o4-mini is well-suited for fast reasoning and cost-effective. At $1.10/1M input and $4.40/1M output, it offers balanced pricing within the OpenAI ecosystem.
o4-mini supports 3 capabilities: Reasoning, Coding, Math. Fine-tuning is not available for this model. The model serves as an fast reasoning solution for developers building text-based AI applications.
Through AI API Hub, you can access o4-mini with USDT & USDC payments, no credit card required. All via a fully OpenAI-compatible API — just change your base URL and start building in 30 seconds.
API Examples
Python
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="o4-mini",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)JavaScript / Node.js
import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://api.apiyihe.org/v1"
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "o4-mini",
messages: [
{ role: "user", content: "Hello" }
]
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);cURL
curl https://api.apiyihe.org/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "o4-mini",
"messages": [
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}
]
}'Compare Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
What is o4-mini?
o4-mini is OpenAI's current reasoning model. Faster, cheaper reasoning model. Best for everyday math, coding, and logic tasks.. It features a 200K context window, supports Reasoning, Coding, Math, and is available through AI API Hub with USDT/USDC payments.
How much does o4-mini cost?
o4-mini pricing: $1.10 per 1M input tokens, $4.40 per 1M output tokens. Pay-as-you-go with no minimum commitment. Sign up at AI API Hub and start with as little as $5.
o4-mini vs Claude Opus 4.8?
o4-mini: $1.10/$1M input, 200K context. Claude Opus 4.8: $5.00/$1M input, 1M context. o4-mini is more cost-effective. Fast reasoning. Compare them at /compare/o4-mini-vs-claude-opus-4.8/.
o4-mini context window?
o4-mini has a 200K context window, capable of processing up to 200,000 tokens in a single request. Maximum output tokens: 100,000.
Does o4-mini support function calling?
No, o4-mini does not natively support function calling. For function calling use cases, consider OpenAI's flagship models.
Is o4-mini multimodal?
No, o4-mini is a text-only model. For multimodal use cases, consider models with vision/audio capabilities.
o4-mini API rate limits?
o4-mini rate limits: 10K RPM. Higher tier plans offer increased throughput. For high-volume production use, consider OpenAI's faster variant models.
How to access o4-mini API?
Access o4-mini through AI API Hub: (1) Register at api.apiyihe.org/register?aff=8JZC, (2) Deposit USDT/USDC, (3) Get your API key instantly, (4) Use the OpenAI-compatible endpoint https://api.apiyihe.org/v1 with model name "o4-mini". Start building in under 30 seconds.