Cypher Alpha (free) vs 
Grok 3 Mini Beta
Cypher Alpha (free) is the newer model, released after Grok 3 Mini Beta.
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Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.
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Which answer wins?
Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Cypher Alpha (free) has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.
| Spec | Cypher Alpha (free) | Grok 3 Mini Beta |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | — | $0.4/M tokens |
| Output price | — | $0.8/M tokens |
| Context window | — | 131K tokens |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Jul 2025 | Apr 2025 |
| At 10M a month | not listed | $4.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Common questions
What is the difference between Cypher Alpha (free) and Grok 3 Mini Beta?
Cypher Alpha (free) is developed by OpenRouter while Grok 3 Mini Beta is developed by xAI. You can compare their actual outputs across 7 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Cypher Alpha (free) or Grok 3 Mini Beta?
It depends on your use case. Cypher Alpha (free) and Grok 3 Mini Beta each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 7 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How can I compare Cypher Alpha (free) and Grok 3 Mini Beta on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Cypher Alpha (free) and Grok 3 Mini Beta 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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