Llama Guard 4 is a Llama 4 Scout-derived multimodal pretrained model, fine-tuned for content safety classification. Similar to previous versions, it can be used to classify content in both LLM inputs (prompt classification) and in LLM respo…
Model details →Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B vs OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini
Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B and OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini are evenly matched on 6 axes — pick the one whose provider, latency, or licensing fits your stack.
GPT-4o mini is OpenAI's newest model after [GPT-4 Omni](/models/openai/gpt-4o), supporting both text and image inputs with text outputs. As their most advanced small model, it is many multiples more affordable than other recent frontier mo…
Model details →Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B | OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context window Maximum number of input tokens the model can attend to in a single request. | 164K | 128K | 🏆 Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B |
| Input price (per 1M) Cost per million input tokens billed by the provider. | $0.18 | $0.15 | 🏆 OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini |
| Output price (per 1M) Cost per million output tokens billed by the provider. | $0.18 | $0.60 | 🏆 Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B |
| Tool / function calling First-class support for emitting structured tool calls. | — | Yes | 🏆 OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini |
| Vision input Accepts image inputs alongside text. | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Reasoning mode Internal chain-of-thought / extended-thinking support. | — | — | Tie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B better than OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini?
Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B and OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini are evenly matched on 6 axes — pick the one whose provider, latency, or licensing fits your stack.
What's the price difference between Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B and OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini?
Input: $0.18 vs $0.15 per 1M tokens. Output: $0.18 vs $0.60 per 1M tokens.
What context windows do Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B and OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini support?
Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B supports up to 164K tokens. OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini supports up to 128K tokens.
Do both Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B and OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini support tool calling?
Meta: Llama Guard 4 12B: not advertised. OpenAI: GPT-4o-mini: yes.