Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models show comparable benchmark performance. GPT-4.1 nano offers 824.3K more tokens in context window than Nova Micro. Both models have similar pricing. GPT-4.1 nano supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 Nano was developed as the smallest and most efficient variant in the GPT-4.1 family, designed for applications requiring minimal latency and resource usage. Built to enable AI capabilities on edge devices and resource-constrained environments, it distills GPT-4.1 capabilities into an ultra-compact form factor.
Amazon
Amazon Nova Micro was created as an ultra-compact multimodal model, designed for deployment in resource-constrained environments. Built to bring text and image understanding to edge devices and latency-sensitive applications, it extends Amazon's AI capabilities to minimal footprint scenarios.
4 months newer

Nova Micro
Amazon
2024-11-20

GPT-4.1 nano
OpenAI
2025-04-14
Cost per million tokens (USD)

GPT-4.1 nano

Nova Micro
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 3 common benchmarks

GPT-4.1 nano

Nova Micro
GPT-4.1 nano
2024-05-31
Available providers and their performance metrics

GPT-4.1 nano
OpenAI

Nova Micro

GPT-4.1 nano

Nova Micro

GPT-4.1 nano

Nova Micro
Bedrock