OpenAI GPT-4
The most popular AI for coding
Category
LLM Providers for Code
Platforms
api, web
Pricing
$0 — $2.50/M input tokens (GPT-4o)
Open Source
No
IDE Support
API, ChatGPT, Many integrations
What is OpenAI GPT-4?
OpenAI's GPT-4 (and GPT-4o) is the most widely used LLM for code generation. Powers GitHub Copilot and many other tools. Strong at instruction following, code generation, and explanation.
Who is it for? Developers building AI-powered applications who need reliable model APIs.
Key Features
Available on
Our Verdict
The most versatile LLM for coding. Powers most AI coding tools. Strong at everything, best at nothing specific.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Powers most AI coding tools
- + Great instruction following
- + Wide ecosystem
- + Fast API
Cons
- - Expensive at scale
- - Context window smaller than Claude
- - Code quality slightly below Claude for complex tasks
Pricing
Free
$0
- ChatGPT free tier
- GPT-4o mini
Plus
$20/mo
- GPT-4o
- Higher limits
- Faster
API
$2.50/M input tokens (GPT-4o)
- Full API access
Supported Languages & IDEs
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About OpenAI
Company OpenAI
Founded 2015
HQ San Francisco, CA
Status Active
Data updated 2025-03-15