Dots3-Note Preview vs 
Grok 3 Mini Beta
Dots3-Note Preview is cheaper than Grok 3 Mini Beta at $0/M vs $0.4/M input tokens.
Minimalist Landing Page
Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.
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Which answer wins?
Favorites
Movie
Album
Same pick
Book
City
Game
Dots3-Note PreviewDots3-Note Preview
The Shawshank Redemption
The Dark Side of the Moon
The Great Gatsby
Paris
Elden Ring
Grok 3 Mini BetaGrok 3 Mini Beta
The Matrix
The Dark Side of the Moon
I, Robot
San Francisco
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Dots3-Note Preview has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.
| Spec | Dots3-Note Preview | Grok 3 Mini Beta |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | Free | $0.4/M tokens |
| Output price | Free | $0.8/M tokens |
| Context window | 512K tokens | 131K tokens |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | Yes (1 provider) | No |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Apr 2025 |
| At 10M a month | $0 | $4.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Dots3-Note Preview1 host
Grok 3 Mini Beta
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Dots3-Note Preview and Grok 3 Mini Beta?
Dots3-Note Preview is developed by Dots Studio while Grok 3 Mini Beta is developed by xAI. Dots3-Note Preview has a 512K token context window vs Grok 3 Mini Beta's 131K. You can compare their actual outputs across 13 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Dots3-Note Preview or Grok 3 Mini Beta?
It depends on your use case. Dots3-Note Preview and Grok 3 Mini Beta each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 13 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does Dots3-Note Preview cost compared to Grok 3 Mini Beta?
Dots3-Note Preview costs $0/M input tokens and Grok 3 Mini Beta costs $0.4/M input tokens. Dots3-Note Preview is $0.40/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 Dots3-Note Preview and Grok 3 Mini Beta on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Dots3-Note Preview 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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