# Azure OpenAI model deprecations

Re-checked weekly, last verified July 25, 2026. 5 model(s) scheduled for retirement.

| Model | Shutdown | Replacement | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4o | 2027-10-01 | — | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/openai/concepts/model-retirements |
| gpt-4o-mini | 2027-10-01 | — | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/openai/concepts/model-retirements |
| gpt-4.1 | 2027-10-14 | — | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/openai/concepts/model-retirements |
| gpt-4.1-mini | 2027-10-14 | — | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/openai/concepts/model-retirements |
| gpt-4.1-nano | 2027-10-14 | — | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ai-services/openai/concepts/model-retirements |


Source: https://llmlatency.dev/deprecations/azure-openai