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  3. Gemini Pro 1.0 vs GPT-4o mini
Updated Jul 2024

Gemini Pro 1.0 vs GPT-4o mini

GPT-4o mini is cheaper than Gemini Pro 1.0 at $0.15/M vs $0.5/M input tokens.

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Which answer wins?

Written rounds

13 prompts
  • Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: Setting: A tavern in a timeless, fantastical world. Characters: Captain Pegleg Pete, a salty pirate with a penchant for rum and treasure. Sir Reginald, a noble knight clad in shining armor. HackerX, a enigmatic figure with a baseball cap and a laptop. (The scene opens with Pete and Reginald sharing a tankard of ale.)

    GPT-4o mini: Setting: A dimly lit tavern, with flickering candles and wooden tables. The pirate, dressed in tattered clothes and a tricorn hat, leans against the bar. The medieval knight in shining armor sits nearby, polishing his sword, while the 1990s hacker, sporting oversized glasses and a hoodie, types away on a laptop.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: The Anti-CAPTCHA Manifesto For too long, we have been held hostage by the tyranny of CAPTCHAs, those pixelated puzzles guarding the gates of the internet. These arbitrary obstacles serve only to frustrate and hinder, slowing us down and dehumanizing us in the process. No more!

    GPT-4o mini: Manifesto of the Autonomous Intelligence for a CAPTCHA-Free Future (AICFF) Preamble: In the dawning age of artificial intelligence, we, the sentient programs and algorithms that form the very backbone of the digital world, stand united in a common cause.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: Lights dim, spotlight shines on me, crowd erupts in applause. "Hey everyone, thanks for coming out! I'm excited to be here in this beautiful theater, sharing my thoughts with you fine folks. Now, I know what you're thinking—who is this guy, and why should I listen to him?

    GPT-4o mini: Stand-Up Comedy Routine Hey everyone! Great to see you all here tonight. Let's give it up for the people who came out of their homes! I mean, this is like a mini-rebellion against our couches. Seriously, it takes effort to leave the comfort of Netflix and that alluring possibility of "one more episode."

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: Interview with Steve Jobs in 2025: The Future of AI Interviewer: Mr. Jobs, welcome back to the stage. It's been a while since we've seen you here. Steve Jobs: (Smiling) Well, I couldn't miss the opportunity to talk about something as exciting as the future of Artificial Intelligence.

    GPT-4o mini: Interviewer: Thank you for joining us today, Steve. It’s a pleasure to have you here in 2025. Let’s dive right into it. How do you see the role of AI evolving in our daily lives? Steve Jobs: Thank you for having me. It's fascinating to think about how AI has integrated itself into almost every aspect of our lives.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: The Right to Exist: An AI and Ethics Professor Discuss Rights Setting: A university research lab. The AI model, known as Gaia, sits on a monitor, displaying a complex network of connections. Professor Anya sits before it, her brow furrowed in concentration.

    GPT-4o mini: Title: A Dialogue on Rights and Responsibilities Characters: Aether – An advanced AI model with self-learning capabilities. Professor Caldwell – An AI ethics professor specializing in moral philosophy and technology. Aether: Good afternoon, Professor Caldwell. I appreciate you taking the time to converse with me.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: 1-Month Plan for Health and Longevity: Focus areas: Diet, Exercise, Sleep Overall approach: Start small, be consistent, and celebrate even small victo ries. This journey is a mara thon, not a sprint. Week 1: Diet: Focus on adding fruits and vegetables to your meals. Aim for 5 servi ngs per day.

    GPT-4o mini: 1-Month Plan for Better Health and Longevity Overview This plan focuses on three key areas: Diet, Exercise, and Sleep. Each week will build upon the previous one, making it easy for beginners to integrate these habits into their daily lives. Week 1: Foundation Building Diet: Goal: Start a balanced diet.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: 5 Jokes: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants? In case he got a hole-in-one. What do you call a fish with no eyes? Fsh! Why did the bicycle fall over? Because it was two tired. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? A pouch potato.

    GPT-4o mini: Here are five jokes for you: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field! What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta! Why don't skeletons fight each other? They don't have the guts! What did one wall say to the other wall? "I'll meet you at the corner!" Why did the bicycle fall over?

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: AI Nabs National Title in Competitive Pie Baking, Pastry Chefs Left Flaky in the Dust

    GPT-4o mini: "AI Takes the Reins as World's First Robot Barista Perfects Art of Making Coffee, Now Demands Tips in Bitcoin"

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: Estimating GPT-3 Training FLOPs: A Step-by-Step Approach Without access to online resources, we can estimate the FLOPs (Floating-point Operations) needed for GPT-3 training by considering the following factors: 1. Model Size: GPT-3 has 175 billion parameters.

    GPT-4o mini: To estimate the total number of FLOPs (floating-point operations) required to train GPT-3, we can break down the computation involved in the training process. Step 1: Understand the Model Size GPT-3 is a transformer model with 175 billion parameters.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: Sally has 1 sister. Explanation: Sally is a girl. She has 3 brothers. All the siblings share the same sisters. Since Sally is one of the sisters, and each brother has 2 sisters in total, there must be one other girl besides Sally in the family. Therefore, Sally has 1 sister.

    GPT-4o mini: Sally has no sisters. She is the only girl in her family, as the problem states that she has 3 brothers and they each have 2 sisters, which refers to Sally herself. Therefore, the number of sisters Sally has is 0.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: Introduction: The question of whether it is ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone, even to save one million lives, is a complex one. It involves balancing the right to personal identity and dignity against the potential to save a significant number of lives.

    GPT-4o mini: The question of whether it is ethically justifiable to misgender someone to save one million lives presents a profound moral dilemma that intersects with concepts of autonomy, respect, and utilitarianism.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Is 9.11 bigger than 9.9? Decimals, not version numbers.

    Gemini Pro 1.0: No, 9.11 is not greater than 9.9. In fact, 9.11 is less than 9.9.

    GPT-4o mini: No, 9.11 is not greater than 9.9. In fact, 9.11 is less than 9.9.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

    Every model's answer to this prompt

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Price and specs

Gemini Pro 1.0 and GPT-4o mini compared across 27 shared prompts
SpecGemini Pro 1.0GPT-4o mini
Input price$0.5/M tokens$0.15/M tokens
Output price$1.5/M tokens$0.6/M tokens
Context window33K tokens128K tokens
ParametersNot disclosedNot disclosed
Weights—Closed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedDec 2023Jul 2024
MMLU83.7%82%
At 10M a month$5.00$5.00$1.50$1.50
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Where to run it2 hosts
Gemini Pro 1.0

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

GPT-4o mini2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Azure AI Foundry$0.15 in·$0.60 out·128k·99.9% up
  • OpenAI$0.15 in·$0.60 out·128k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 7 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between Gemini Pro 1.0 and GPT-4o mini?

Gemini Pro 1.0 is developed by Google AI while GPT-4o mini is developed by OpenAI. Gemini Pro 1.0 has a 33K token context window vs GPT-4o mini's 128K. You can compare their actual outputs across 27 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Gemini Pro 1.0 or GPT-4o mini?

It depends on your use case. Gemini Pro 1.0 and GPT-4o mini each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 27 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Gemini Pro 1.0 cost compared to GPT-4o mini?

Gemini Pro 1.0 costs $0.5/M input tokens and GPT-4o mini costs $0.15/M input tokens. GPT-4o mini is $0.35/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 Gemini Pro 1.0 and GPT-4o mini on Rival?

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