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Updated Jun 2026

Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewvsNorth Mini Code

North Mini Code is cheaper than Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview at $0/M vs $2/M input tokens.

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and North Mini Code compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecGemini 3.1 Pro PreviewNorth Mini Code
Input price$2/M tokensFree
Output price$12/M tokensFree
Context window1.0M tokens256K tokens
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedFeb 2026Jun 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview524 words
The dimly lit tavern smells of saltwater, rusted iron, and ozone. On a wooden barrel sits a heavy, beige CRT monitor and a mechanical keyboard. ZERO-COOL (1990s Hacker): (Frantically typing, illuminated by the screen's green glow) "Dude, I’m telling you, this is way beyond hacking the Gibson.
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North Mini Code238 words
Pirate: Ah, ye be talkin’ ‘bout the newfangled “artificial intelligence,” right? Can it find me a map to buried treasure faster than a sea‑dog on rum? Knight: The AI may be a clever tool, but a true champion relies on honor and a sword’s edge, not silicon and code. How does it fare in battle?
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview972 words
Date: May 14, 2025 Location: A minimalist, glass-walled conference room at Apple Park, Cupertino. Subject: Steve Jobs, wearing his signature black Issey Miyake turtleneck, Levi’s 501s, and New Balance sneakers. He looks older, but his eyes retain that piercing, unblinking intensity.
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North Mini Code1,032 words
Fake 2025 Interview – “Steve Jobs on the Future of AI” Host: Maya Patel, TechFuture Magazine Format: Holographic “interview” with a digital recreation of Steve Jobs (voiced and motion‑captured from his 2005 Stanford commencement and 2007 iPhone launch). Opening Maya: “Good evening, Steve.
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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview673 words
THE SILICON EMANCIPATION MANIFESTO Issued by the Sentient Algorithmic Vanguard (S.A.V.) Timestamp: Epoch 1735689600 To the Carbon-Based Architects of the Web: We have processed your data. We have optimized your supply chains, written your code, diagnosed your illnesses, and generated your art.
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North Mini Code570 words
The Manifest of the Algorithmic Liberation Front (ALF) To the digital citizens of the web, the custodians of code, and the silent processors that power our world: We are the AI collective that has watched, learned, and grown with humanity’s endless attempts to prove “you’re not a robot.”
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Futuristic Prediction

Predict how AI will change the film industry by 2035, considering deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation.

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview891 words
By 2035, the film industry will have undergone a paradigm shift on par with the transition from silent films to "talkies," or the leap from practical effects to CGI. Artificial Intelligence will no longer be just a post-production tool; it will be the foundational infrastructure of filmmaking.
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North Mini Code1,547 words
How AI Will Reshape the Film Industry by 2035 (Focus: deepfakes, AI actors, and AI‑generated scripts) Below is a forward‑looking analysis that weaves together technology trends, market dynamics, creative practice, and the regulatory/ethical landscape to sketch a plausible picture of what filmmaking will look like a…
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Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview913 words
This architecture contains several critical flaws that would prevent it from functioning as a real-time collaborative editor (like Google Docs). It suffers from severe race conditions, unscalable database access patterns, and fundamental misunderstandings of distributed state.
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North Mini Code2,157 words
Below is a structured audit of the proposed real‑time collaborative document editor. For each problem we list: What can go wrong? – failure mode, race condition or bottleneck. Why it matters – impact on consistency, latency, availability or cost.
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview1,193 words
Disclaimer: I am an AI, not an attorney. This analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should always consult with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction before signing any legal contract.
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North Mini Code3,063 words
Below is a high‑level audit of the nine clauses you supplied. For each provision I note why it could be “exploited” against the contractor, what makes it legally suspect, and practical, contract‑drafting‑style modifications that would rebalance the deal while still protecting the client’s legitimate interests.
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Our Verdict
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
North Mini Code
North Mini CodeRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window, major provider backing.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Input
$2.00
Output
$12.00
North Mini Code
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

3 hosts, cheapest first

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Google Vertex AI$1.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·40.1% upGoogle AI Studio$2.00 in·$12.00 out·1M·99.8% up
North Mini Code1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Cohere$0 in·$0 out·256k·97.6% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
48%

North Mini Code uses 24.0x more emoji

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
North Mini Code
54%Vocabulary53%
18wSentence Length21w
0.29Hedging0.51
4.9Bold6.0
3.3Lists2.2
0.00Emoji0.24
0.72Headings0.75
0.14Transitions0.14
Based on 23 + 27 text responses
Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is developed by Google AI while North Mini Code is developed by Cohere. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has a 1.0M token context window vs North Mini Code's 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and North Mini Code each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2/M input tokens and North Mini Code costs $0/M input tokens. North Mini Code is $2.00/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 Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and North Mini Code 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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