Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 17 Aug 2026
GPT-4 Turbo alternatives: 15 models in or near grid G2
The closest model to GPT-4 Turbo on the atlas is Claude Opus 4, in a neighbouring square, at $15.00 per 1M input tokens against GPT-4 Turbo’s . 10 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is MiniMax M2-her at $0.30. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDG2No other modelGPT-4 Turbo is alone in G2.
Neighbouring squaresGRIDG33 modelsClaude Opus 4, Claude Opus 4.1 and o1
GPT-4 TurboIts 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (8 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDD2 | $0.30–1 | 32–128K | MiniMax M2-her |
| GRIDE2 | $1–3 | 32–128K | Nano Banana 2.1, GPT-5.2 Chat, Mixtral 8x22B Instruct, Command R+ (08-2024), GPT Audio, GPT-4o |
| GRIDF1 | $3–10 | <32K | GPT-3.5 Turbo 16k |
| GRIDF3 | $3–10 | 128–256K | Claude Sonnet 4, Claude Opus 4.5 |
| GRIDG2 | $10–30 | 32–128K | GPT-4 Turbo |
| GRIDG3 | $10–30 | 128–256K | Claude Opus 4, Claude Opus 4.1, o1 |
| GRIDG4 | $10–30 | 256K–1M | GPT-5 Image |
| GRIDH1 | $30+ | <32K | GPT-4 |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs GPT-4 Turbo | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | GPT-4 TurboOpenAI · the model you’re replacing | GRIDG2 | Baseline | $10.00 | — | $30.00 | 128K | |
| 1 | Claude Opus 4Anthropic | GRIDG3 | Neighbouring square G3, 50% pricier input, 1.6× the context | $15.00 | +50% | $75.00 | 200K | Compare → |
| 2 | Claude Opus 4.1Anthropic | GRIDG3 | Neighbouring square G3, 50% pricier input, 1.6× the context | $15.00 | +50% | $75.00 | 200K | Compare → |
| 3 | o1OpenAI | GRIDG3 | Same maker, neighbouring square G3, 50% pricier input, 1.6× the context | $15.00 | +50% | $60.00 | 200K | Compare → |
| 4 | Nano Banana 2.1Google | GRIDE2 | 2 squares away (E2), 85% cheaper input | $1.50 | −85% | $7.50 | 66K | |
| 5 | GPT-5.2 ChatOpenAI | GRIDE2 | Same maker, 2 squares away (E2), 83% cheaper input | $1.75 | −82% | $14.00 | 128K | |
| 6 | Mixtral 8x22B InstructMistral AI | GRIDE2 | 2 squares away (E2), 80% cheaper input | $2.00 | −80% | $6.00 | 66K | |
| 7 | Command R+ (08-2024)Cohere | GRIDE2 | 2 squares away (E2), 75% cheaper input | $2.50 | −75% | $10.00 | 128K | |
| 8 | GPT AudioOpenAI | GRIDE2 | Same maker, 2 squares away (E2), 75% cheaper input | $2.50 | −75% | $10.00 | 128K | |
| 9 | GPT-4oOpenAI | GRIDE2 | Same maker, 2 squares away (E2), 75% cheaper input | $2.50 | −75% | $10.00 | 128K | |
| 10 | Claude Sonnet 4Anthropic | GRIDF3 | 2 squares away (F3), 70% cheaper input, 1.6× the context | $3.00 | −70% | $15.00 | 200K | |
| 11 | GPT-3.5 Turbo 16kOpenAI | GRIDF1 | Same maker, 2 squares away (F1), 70% cheaper input | $3.00 | −70% | $4.00 | 16K | |
| 12 | Claude Opus 4.5Anthropic | GRIDF3 | 2 squares away (F3), 50% cheaper input, 1.6× the context | $5.00 | −50% | $25.00 | 200K | Compare → |
| 13 | GPT-5 ImageOpenAI | GRIDG4 | Same maker, 2 squares away (G4), same input price, 3.1× the context | $10.00 | same | $10.00 | 400K | Compare → |
| 14 | GPT-4OpenAI | GRIDH1 | Same maker, 2 squares away (H1), 200% pricier input | $30.00 | +200% | $60.00 | 8K | Compare → |
| 15 | MiniMax M2-herMiniMax | GRIDD2 | 3 squares away (D2), 97% cheaper input | $0.30 | −97% | $1.20 | 66K |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 4Anthropic | $15.00 | 200K | Compare |
| Claude Opus 4.1Anthropic | $15.00 | 200K | Compare |
| o1OpenAI | $15.00 | 200K | Compare |
| Claude Sonnet 4Anthropic | $3.00 | 200K | |
| Claude Opus 4.5Anthropic | $5.00 | 200K | Compare |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare GPT-4 Turbo head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to GPT-4 Turbo?
Claude Opus 4 ranks first: neighbouring square g3, 50% pricier input, 1.6× the context. Input is $15.00 per 1M tokens against $10.00 for GPT-4 Turbo. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to GPT-4 Turbo?
MiniMax M2-her at $0.30 per 1M input tokens, 97% less than GPT-4 Turbo, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to GPT-4 Turbo?
None of the 15 closest is marked open-weight in our records.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
GPT-5 Image, Claude Opus 4, Claude Opus 4.1, o1 and 2 more hold more than GPT-4 Turbo's 128K; the largest is GPT-5 Image at 400K.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from GPT-4 Turbo's square G2: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what GPT-4 Turbo does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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