OpenAI Codex Mini vs 
Ling 3.1 Flash
Ling 3.1 Flash is cheaper than OpenAI Codex Mini at $0/M vs $1.5/M input tokens.
Pokémon Battle UI Recreation
Pokémon battle screen you can actually click. One HTML file.
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Which answer wins?
Written rounds
2 promptsThree minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.
OpenAI Codex Mini: [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.
Ling 3.1 Flash: "Slightly Sentient" — A 3-Minute Stand-Up Routine Hey everybody! How's it going? Good to be here. So I went grocery shopping the other day. I go in with a plan. I have a list. I have a system. I'm basically a military operation. Get in. Get the avocados. Get out.
Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.
OpenAI Codex Mini: 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.
Ling 3.1 Flash: Here are 5 jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together. Why don't eggs tell jokes?
Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Ling 3.1 Flash has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.
| Spec | OpenAI Codex Mini | Ling 3.1 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $1.5/M tokens | Free |
| Output price | $6/M tokens | Free |
| Context window | 200K tokens | 262K tokens |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | Yes (1 provider) |
| Released | May 2025 | Oct 2026 |
| At 10M a month | $15.00 | $0 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
OpenAI Codex Mini
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Ling 3.1 Flash1 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between OpenAI Codex Mini and Ling 3.1 Flash?
OpenAI Codex Mini is developed by OpenAI while Ling 3.1 Flash is developed by inclusionAI. OpenAI Codex Mini has a 200K token context window vs Ling 3.1 Flash's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 10 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, OpenAI Codex Mini or Ling 3.1 Flash?
It depends on your use case. OpenAI Codex Mini and Ling 3.1 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.
How much does OpenAI Codex Mini cost compared to Ling 3.1 Flash?
OpenAI Codex Mini costs $1.5/M input tokens and Ling 3.1 Flash costs $0/M input tokens. Ling 3.1 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.
How can I compare OpenAI Codex Mini and Ling 3.1 Flash on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of OpenAI Codex Mini and Ling 3.1 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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