Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
OpenAI
GPT-5.1 Instant, released by OpenAI in November 2025, is a low-latency variant from the GPT-5.1 family optimized for fast response times and high-throughput workloads. It targets real-time applications, conversational assistants, and production APIs where response speed is a primary requirement alongside GPT-5.1-generation reasoning quality.
xAI
Grok 4.1 Fast, released by xAI in November 2025, is a fast-response variant from the Grok 4 family featuring a 2M token context window designed for high-throughput applications. It omits thinking tokens for immediate responses, reducing latency while maintaining strong output quality. Grok 4.1 Fast targets production APIs, real-time assistants, and cost-sensitive applications requiring long-context understanding at high volume.
16 days newer

GPT-5.1 Instant
OpenAI
2025-11

Grok 4.1 Fast
xAI
2025-11-17
Context window and performance specifications
Available providers and their performance metrics
GPT-5.1 Instant
Grok 4.1 Fast
xAI
GPT-5.1 Instant
Grok 4.1 Fast
GPT-5.1 Instant
Grok 4.1 Fast