GPT 5 Mini vs GPT-5.2 Codex
openai/gpt-5-mini · openai/gpt-5.2-codex
As of October 24, 2026, GPT 5 Mini is the cheaper API on UberLLM: $0.0302 per million input tokens and $0.2414 per million output, versus $1.40 / $11.19 for GPT-5.2 Codex — about 98% less on a blended 3:1 token mix. Both are reached through one OpenAI-compatible key and routed to the cheapest healthy seller, with UberLLM's 10% fee already included, so the price you see is the price you pay. Choose GPT 5 Mini to cut cost; choose GPT-5.2 Codex when its capabilities fit your task better.
GPT 5 Mini vs GPT-5.2 Codex, side by side
| Spec | GPT 5 Mini | GPT-5.2 Codex |
|---|---|---|
| Price · input / 1M | $0.0302 | $1.40 |
| Price · output / 1M | $0.2414 | $11.19 |
| Context length | 400,000 | 256,000 |
| Max output tokens | 128,000 | 65,536 |
| Input modalities | text | text |
| Output modalities | text | text |
| Tools / functions | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | — | Yes |
| Cheapest seller | UberLLM | UberLLM |
| % off list | 88% off | 20% off |
Live prices via UberLLM, routed to the cheapest healthy seller. The price shown includes UberLLM’s 10% fee. Updated October 24, 2026.
GPT 5 Mini vs GPT-5.2 Codex — FAQ
Is GPT 5 Mini or GPT-5.2 Codex cheaper?
GPT 5 Mini is cheaper on a blended token mix, by about 98%. UberLLM routes every request to the cheapest healthy seller and bills the price shown, with its 10% fee included.
What's the price difference between GPT 5 Mini and GPT-5.2 Codex?
GPT 5 Mini: $0.0302 in / $0.2414 out per 1M tokens. GPT-5.2 Codex: $1.40 in / $11.19 out per 1M tokens. That's roughly a 98% blended difference. Prices are live and include UberLLM's 10% fee.
Can I use both GPT 5 Mini and GPT-5.2 Codex with one API?
Yes. Both are served through a single OpenAI-compatible endpoint — set the base URL to https://api.uberllm.dev/v1 and your UberLLM key, then switch between them by changing the model id. Anthropic SDKs work via https://api.uberllm.dev/v1/messages.