Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash vs OpenAI: GPT-4.1
Side-by-side comparison of Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash and OpenAI: GPT-4.1. Compare pricing, context window, capabilities, and find out which is better for your workflow.
Verdict
strong confidenceGoogle: Gemini 2.5 Flash leads overall
Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash leads in price and capabilities and max output, making it the stronger choice for most workflows. OpenAI: GPT-4.1 remains a solid alternative depending on your specific needs.
Best for with Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash
Best for with OpenAI: GPT-4.1
Side-by-side
Technical specifications
| Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash | OpenAI: GPT-4.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | |
| Input price | $0.30/M | $2/M |
| Output price | $3/M | $8/M |
| Context window | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Max output | 66K | 33K |
| Capabilities | Tool useVisionAudioReasoning | Tool useVision |
| Released | Jun 17, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 |
Scoring breakdown
How each dimension compares
Price
Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash leadsGoogle: Gemini 2.5 Flash
$3/M tokens
OpenAI: GPT-4.1
$8/M tokens
Context Window
Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash
1.0M tokens
OpenAI: GPT-4.1
1.0M tokens
Capabilities
Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash leadsGoogle: Gemini 2.5 Flash
4/4
OpenAI: GPT-4.1
2/4
Max Output
Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash leadsGoogle: Gemini 2.5 Flash
66K tokens
OpenAI: GPT-4.1
33K tokens
Recency
Google: Gemini 2.5 Flash
Jun 2025
OpenAI: GPT-4.1
Apr 2025
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