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Compare GPT-5 and GPT-5 Mini. Build AI products powered by either model on Appaca.
Model Comparison
| Feature | GPT-5 | GPT-5 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Model Type | text | text |
| Context Window | 400,000 tokens | 400,000 tokens |
| Input Cost | $1.25/ 1M tokens | $0.25/ 1M tokens |
| Output Cost | $10.00/ 1M tokens | $2.00/ 1M tokens |
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GPT-5
OpenAI1. High reasoning capability
- Designed for intelligent reasoning across complex domains.
- Supports reasoning tokens and adjustable reasoning effort.
2. Strong coding and agentic performance
- Optimized for multi-step coding tasks, tool-use chains, and agent workflows.
- Handles complex logic, planning, and structured problem solving reliably.
3. Multimodal input
- Accepts text + image as input.
- Produces text outputs with strong instruction following.
4. Extensive tool support
- Works with Web Search, File Search, Image Generation (as a tool), Code Interpreter, MCP, and more.
- Integrated across Chat Completions, Responses API, Realtime, Assistants, Batch, Embeddings, etc.
GPT-5 Mini
OpenAI1. High reasoning performance
- Retains strong reasoning capabilities despite being a smaller, faster model.
- Suitable for tasks requiring accurate logic and structured thinking.
2. Fast and cost-efficient
- Optimized for speed, making it ideal for real-time or high-volume workloads.
- Far cheaper than GPT-5 while maintaining solid capability.
3. Great for well-defined tasks
- Excels when prompts are precise and objectives are clearly specified.
- More predictable and stable for deterministic workflows.
4. Multimodal input
- Accepts text + image as input.
- Outputs text only.
5. Tool support
- Works with Web Search, File Search, Code Interpreter, MCP.
- (Does not support Image Generation as a tool and does not support Computer Use.)
Prompts to Get Started
Use these prompts to power AI products you build on Appaca. Each works great with the models above.
Best for GPT-5
textPlatform Engineering RFC
Write a Request for Comments (RFC) for a proposed platform change.
Supply Chain Compliance Checklist
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Best for GPT-5 Mini
textWebsite SEO Plan (Persona Problem Keywords)
Optimize your website SEO by targeting persona problem keywords and showcasing your USP through high-intent content.
Build Emergency Fund
Calculate personalized emergency fund targets with this AI prompt, offering strategies to build a buffer without sacrificing essentials.
Brand Tagline Options
Generate tagline concepts for a brand based on its positioning.