Model comparison · Updated 2 Nov 2026

Gemini 4 Argon vs GPT-4.1

Gemini 4 Argon and GPT-4.1 cost the same on input, $2.00 per 1M tokens. Gemini 4 Argon has the larger context window (1.05M against 1.05M tokens). For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $1,800 a month for Gemini 4 Argon and $1,620 for GPT-4.1.

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Model A

Gemini 4 Argon

by Google · weights not marked open · GRIDE5

Input / 1M
$2.00
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
2 Nov 2026

Output / 1M$10.00

Context1.05M

Model B

GPT-4.1

by OpenAI · weights not marked open · GRIDE5

Input / 1M
$2.00
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
17 Aug 2026

Output / 1M$8.00

Context1.05M

Key numbers

Standard tier · highlighted = better

Gemini 4 Argon

GPT-4.1

Input / 1M tokens

$2.00

Output / 1M tokens

$10.00

$8.00

Batch input / output

$1.00 / $5.00

$0.05 / $0.20

Context window

1,048,576

1,047,576

Input types

Not disclosed

Weights

Not marked open

Tiers listed

batch, standard

Prices checked

2026-11-02

2026-08-17

What it costs for real workloads

Monthly, standard tier, 30 days

Support chatbot10k chats/day · 1.5k in, 300 out

$1,800/mo

$1,620/mo

RAG over documents2k queries/day · 12k in, 500 out

$1,740/mo

$1,680/mo

Coding agent300 tasks/day · 60k in, 8k out

$1,800/mo

$1,656/mo

Gemini 4 Argon GPT-4.1 · Derived from the standard-tier prices above, input and output tokens per request as stated, 30 days. Excludes caching discounts and batch. Try your own numbers.

On the atlas

Price band (A–H) × context band (1–6)

Same square. Gemini 4 Argon and GPT-4.1 share E5.

Same square as Gemini 4 Argon: Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 ($1.25), Grok 4.3 ($1.25), Muse Spark 1.1 ($1.25). Open E5

Gemini 4 ArgonGPT-4.1Nearest neighboursOpen weights

View the map as a table (1 squares)

Square	Price band	Context band	Models
GRIDE5	$1–3	1M	Gemini 4 Argon, GPT-4.1, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Sonnet 5.5, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom Tools, Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B

Capabilities side by side

Only what our records list

Gemini 4 Argon

GPT-4.1

Vision input

Not disclosed

Audio input

Not disclosed

Open weights

Not marked open

Batch tier

Supported

Free tier

Not listed

Thinking tier

Not listed

Neither record lists input types, so we do not claim any.

Which should you choose?

Editorial

Choose Gemini 4 Argon if…

your prompts are long: it takes 1,048,576 tokens against 1,047,576

Choose GPT-4.1 if…

output dominates your bill: $8.00 per 1M output against $10.00

Each reason is a fact from the tables above. Picking between them is our judgement, and we do not benchmark quality: price and context are what we can measure, so test both on your own prompts before you commit.

Questions

Is Gemini 4 Argon better than GPT-4.1?

We do not benchmark quality, so we cannot say. On the recorded numbers: Gemini 4 Argon and GPT-4.1 cost the same on input, $2.00 per 1M tokens. Gemini 4 Argon has the larger context window (1.05M against 1.05M tokens). For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $1,800 a month for Gemini 4 Argon and $1,620 for GPT-4.1. Which is better for you depends on your task; test both on your own prompts.

Which is cheaper, Gemini 4 Argon or GPT-4.1?

They cost the same on input, $2.00 per 1M tokens. Output is $10.00 for Gemini 4 Argon and $8.00 for GPT-4.1.

How much does each cost per 1M tokens?

Gemini 4 Argon: $2.00 input and $10.00 output. GPT-4.1: $2.00 input and $8.00 output. Standard tier, USD.

Which has the larger context window?

Gemini 4 Argon, with 1,048,576 tokens. GPT-4.1 has 1,047,576 tokens.

Do both offer batch pricing?

Gemini 4 Argon lists a batch tier, at 50% of its standard price. GPT-4.1 lists a batch tier, at 50% of its standard price.

Can both read images or audio?

Input types recorded for Gemini 4 Argon: none recorded. For GPT-4.1: none recorded. Where a record lists none we say so rather than guess; check each vendor's documentation before relying on a capability.

Is either model open-weight?

Gemini 4 Argon: not marked open-weight in our records. GPT-4.1: not marked open-weight in our records.

What would each cost for a support chatbot?

At 10,000 chats a day, 1,500 input and 300 output tokens each, 30 days, standard tier: about $1,800 a month for Gemini 4 Argon and $1,620 for GPT-4.1. This is our calculation from the listed prices, not a quote.