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Updated Apr 2026

OpenAI Codex MinivsLing 2.6 Flash

Ling 2.6 Flash is cheaper than OpenAI Codex Mini at $0/M vs $1.5/M input tokens.

OpenAI Codex Mini and Ling 2.6 Flash compared across 10 shared prompts
SpecOpenAI Codex MiniLing 2.6 Flash
Input price$1.5/M tokensFree
Output price$6/M tokensFree
Context window200K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMay 2025Apr 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 2 of the 10 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

OpenAI Codex Mini595 words
[Comedian walks onstage] Hey, everyone! Great to see you all tonight. I'm Jamie—if you thought that intro was enthusiastic, you should've seen me when I realized this place has Wi-Fi. Seriously, though, I love stand-up.
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Ling 2.6 Flash444 words
(Takes a bow, adjusts the mic) Alright, settle down, settle down. Or don’t. I’m not the boss of you, I’m just the guy standing on a box yelling about his feelings. For $20. You ever notice how every generation thinks the one before them is so old?
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

OpenAI Codex Mini75 words
Sure—here are five jokes: I asked the librarian if books about paranoia were available. She whispered, "They're right behind you." Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing. I bought a boat because it was for sail. Don't trust stairs—they're always up to something.
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Ling 2.6 Flash67 words
Here are 5 jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.
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Our Verdict
Ling 2.6 Flash
Ling 2.6 Flash
OpenAI Codex Mini
OpenAI Codex MiniRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Ling 2.6 Flash has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

OpenAI Codex Mini
Input
$1.50
Output
$6.00
Ling 2.6 Flash
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
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OpenAI Codex Mini is developed by OpenAI while Ling 2.6 Flash is developed by inclusionAI. OpenAI Codex Mini has a 200K token context window vs Ling 2.6 Flash's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 10 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. OpenAI Codex Mini and Ling 2.6 Flash each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 10 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

OpenAI Codex Mini costs $1.5/M input tokens and Ling 2.6 Flash costs $0/M input tokens. Ling 2.6 Flash is $1.50/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of OpenAI Codex Mini and Ling 2.6 Flash across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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