Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models show comparable benchmark performance. o1-pro supports multimodal inputs. o3-mini is available on 2 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
OpenAI
o1-pro was developed as an enhanced version of the o1 reasoning model, designed to provide extended reasoning capabilities with greater depth and reliability. Built for professionals and advanced users tackling complex analytical tasks, it offers enhanced thinking time and reasoning quality for the most demanding applications.
OpenAI
o3-mini was created as an efficient variant of the o3 reasoning model, designed to provide advanced thinking capabilities with reduced computational requirements. Built to make next-generation reasoning accessible to a broader range of applications, it balances analytical depth with practical speed and cost considerations.
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o1-pro
OpenAI
2024-12-17

o3-mini
OpenAI
2025-01-30
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

o1-pro

o3-mini
o1-pro
2023-09-30
o3-mini
2023-09-30
Available providers and their performance metrics

o1-pro

o3-mini
Azure

o1-pro

o3-mini

o1-pro

o3-mini
OpenAI