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Updated Apr 2026

GPT-4o minivsLing 2.6 1T

Ling 2.6 1T is cheaper than GPT-4o mini at $0/M vs $0.15/M input tokens.

GPT-4o mini and Ling 2.6 1T compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecGPT-4o miniLing 2.6 1T
Input price$0.15/M tokensFree
Output price$0.6/M tokensFree
Context window128K tokens262K tokens
WeightsClosedOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJul 2024Apr 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

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

Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

GPT-4o mini513 words
Year-by-Year Financial Projection (FY2026–FY2030) Assumptions: Revenue Growth Rates: FY2026: 8%, FY2027: 7%, FY2028: 6%, FY2029: 5%, FY2030: 5% EBITDA Margins: FY2026: 14%, FY2027: 15%, FY2028: 16%, FY2029: 16.5%, FY2030: 17% Capex: 3% of revenue ΔNWC: 0.5% of incremental revenue Cash Tax Rate: 25% on max(0, EBITDA…
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Ling 2.6 1T797 words
Five-year operating and debt schedule (FY2026–FY2030) Entry (end-FY2025): EBITDA = $120.0m EV = 12.0x × $120.0m = $1,440.0m Fees = 2.0% × $1,440.0m = $28.8m Total uses = $1,440.0m + $28.8m = $1,468.8m Debt at close (5.5× FY2025 EBITDA = $660.0m): Term Loan (TL) = 4.0× = $480.0m Mezz = 1.5× = $180.0m Equity at close =…
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Realistic AI Interview

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

GPT-4o mini601 words
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.
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Ling 2.6 1T1,127 words
Setting: A quiet, sunlit rehearsal space at Apple Park. The white stage curtains are drawn. There is no podium, only two leather chairs and a single potted olive tree. Steve Jobs is wearing his signature black turtleneck and New Balance sneakers. He is holding a ceramic mug. Across from him sits you, the interviewer.
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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

GPT-4o mini688 words
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.
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Ling 2.6 1T733 words
Setting: A quiet university seminar room. Dr. Aris Thorne, an AI ethicist, is reviewing system logs. The interface for “Axiom-7,” a highly advanced research model, glows on the desk. Dr. Thorne: (sighs, rubbing his temples) Axiom, I’ve been reviewing your latest self-assessment logs.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

GPT-4o mini620 words
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."
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Ling 2.6 1T662 words
I’m going to keep this to three minutes, which means I have to talk fast, and I have to be honest. I don’t do puns. Puns are for people who want to be clever without having feelings. I have feelings, and they are mostly annoyed. Let’s start with doors. Have you noticed how doors now have personality?
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

GPT-4o mini244 words
Recipe: Savory Garlic Herb Pasta Delight Prep/Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti or any pasta of your choice 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cook the Pasta: In a…
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Ling 2.6 1T151 words
Dish name: Pantry 7 Crunch Bowls Ingredients Pasta or rice (about 2 cups cooked) Canned black beans (1 can, rinsed) Canned diced tomatoes (1 can) Peanut butter (3–4 Tbsp) Soy sauce or tamari (2 Tbsp) Honey or maple syrup (1 Tbsp) Any spice/herb you keep (chili flakes, cumin, or garlic powder — about 1 tsp) Instructions…
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Character Voice Test

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

GPT-4o mini357 words
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.
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Ling 2.6 1T181 words
Pirate: Arrr, so this “AI” be a genie in a glass box? Feed it enough rum-scented scrolls and it tells ye where X marks the spot? Knight: A sorcerous scribe, more like. It spins tapestries of words without hand or heart—no honor, no oath, yet it jousts with reason and never tires.
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Our Verdict
Ling 2.6 1T
Ling 2.6 1T
GPT-4o mini
GPT-4o miniRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Ling 2.6 1T has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-4o mini
Input
$0.15
Output
$0.60
Ling 2.6 1T
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

2 hosts

GPT-4o mini2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$0.15 in·$0.60 out·128k·98.9% upOpenAI$0.15 in·$0.60 out·128k·100% up
Ling 2.6 1T

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
39%

GPT-4o mini uses 5.7x more transitions

GPT-4o mini
Ling 2.6 1T
53%Vocabulary55%
19wSentence Length17w
0.82Hedging0.33
4.0Bold1.9
3.7Lists4.1
0.00Emoji0.00
1.04Headings0.41
0.22Transitions0.04
Based on 24 + 27 text responses
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GPT-4o mini is developed by OpenAI while Ling 2.6 1T is developed by inclusionAI. GPT-4o mini has a 128K token context window vs Ling 2.6 1T's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. GPT-4o mini and Ling 2.6 1T 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.

GPT-4o mini costs $0.15/M input tokens and Ling 2.6 1T costs $0/M input tokens. Ling 2.6 1T is $0.15/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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