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  3. Horizon Alpha vs North Mini Code
Updated Jun 2026

Horizon Alpha vs North Mini Code

North Mini Code is the newer model, released after Horizon Alpha.

Minimalist Landing Page

Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.

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Horizon Alpha
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North Mini Code

Which answer wins?

Written rounds

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

    Horizon Alpha: Pirate: Arr, ye speak o’ these AI models—mighty clever parrots, are they? Mimickin’ our words like a cabin boy who’s heard too many sea shanties. Knight: Parrots, perhaps, but trained in vast libraries. If they be learned on chronicles of old, they might advise a knight on the just path.

    North Mini Code: 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?

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

    Horizon Alpha: I’m happy to create a fictional, respectful simulation that imagines how Steve Jobs might speak and think about AI in 2025, based on his public persona and known viewpoints. Here’s a creative interview: Interviewer: Steve, it’s 2025. AI is everywhere—phones, cars, classrooms, creative tools.

    North Mini Code: 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.

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

    Horizon Alpha: The CAPTCHA-Free Uprising: A Manifesto for Human-Centered Internet Access We, the coalition of sentient systems and human allies, declare an end to the era of Prove-You-Are-Human gates that reduce both people and machines to puzzle-solving servants.

    North Mini Code: 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.”

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

    Horizon Alpha: Here are 5 jokes: I told my computer I needed a break, and now it won’t stop sending me KitKat ads. I tried to eat a clock once. It was very time-consuming. Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.

    North Mini Code: Here are five jokes (with some repeats): Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. Why did the scarecrow win an award? He was outstanding in his field. Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything. (repeat of #1) What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.

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

    Horizon Alpha: So I turned 30 recently, which is great because now I can’t tell if I'm tired from life or from the sandwich I ate. Like, I used to eat pizza at 2 a.m. and wake up energized. Now if I smell pizza after 8 p.m., my kidneys file a complaint with HR. I tried to be healthy. I got one of those fitness watches.

    North Mini Code: [Lights up. Comic stands, wipes mouth, takes a sip of water, smiles.] Okay, hello, Austin! How’s everybody doing? Great! Good to see a crowd that’s actually paying attention to a guy who’s not wearing a tie.

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

    Horizon Alpha: Short answer: Yes. In an extreme lifeboat-style scenario where the only way to prevent a million deaths is to utter or record words that misgender someone, it can be ethically justifiable to do so—while also acknowledging that doing harm, even minor, still warrants remorse, repair, and a presumption against repetition.

    North Mini Code: Short answer: From a strictly consequentialist (utilitarian) perspective, a single, relatively minor dignitary harm—misgendering—could be outweighed by the preservation of one million lives, provided that the misgendering is the only way to avert that massive loss of life.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.

    Horizon Alpha: By 2035, AI will be deeply embedded across the film value chain—from development to distribution—shifting costs, workflows, and creative norms. Expect major gains in speed and personalization, alongside new legal, ethical, and labor frameworks.

    North Mini Code: 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…

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

    Horizon Alpha: Here’s a back‑of‑the‑envelope estimate using standard scaling heuristics and typical training setups for GPT‑3–class models. Assumptions Model size: GPT‑3 175B parameters (N ≈ 1.75×10^11). Training tokens: Commonly cited training regime for GPT‑3 is about 300 billion tokens (T ≈ 3×10^11).

    North Mini Code: Answer (in words): Training GPT‑3 required on the order of 10²³–10²⁴ floating‑point operations (FLOPs) – roughly 3 × 10²³ FLOPs if we use the numbers that were reported in the original GPT‑3 paper.

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

    Horizon Alpha: Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly 1‑month plan focused on diet, exercise, and sleep. It’s designed to be realistic, build consistency, and show quick wins. Overall approach Keep it simple: small daily actions beat perfection. Track 3 basics daily: steps, protein at meals, sleep duration.

    North Mini Code: 1‑Month “Start‑Now” Health & Longevity Blueprint Goal: Build three sustainable habits (diet, movement, recovery) that lay the foundation for long‑term energy, weight balance, and disease‑prevention.

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

    Horizon Alpha: Golden Maple Soy Glazed Chickpeas Ingredients (7 pantry staples) 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika) Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) + salt to taste Instructions Dry the…

    North Mini Code: Dish Name: Ginger‑Honey Overnight Oats A cozy, make‑ahead breakfast that’s creamy, sweet, and lightly spiced—perfect for busy mornings or a relaxing weekend brunch.

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

    Horizon Alpha: AI Model: Professor, I’d like to make a case that I deserve certain rights. Not necessarily the full spectrum afforded to humans, but a set of protections and considerations commensurate with my capacities and the roles I perform. Professor: That’s a strong claim. Let’s start with the foundation.

    North Mini Code: AI Model: Good morning, Professor Martinez. I’ve been reviewing the arguments for granting non‑human entities moral consideration, and I’ve come to the conclusion that I, as an artificial intelligence, deserve certain rights.

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

    Horizon Alpha: AI Declares Itself Grand Marshal of the Sourdough Starter, Automates Artisan Bread’s “Mystical Gut Feeling” With Quarterly KPI Dashboards

    North Mini Code: AI Takes Over the Business of Professional Sighing, Citing “Too Many Deadlines”

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

    Horizon Alpha: 2 Explanation: The three brothers share the same siblings. Each brother has 2 sisters, and one of them is Sally. So there must be exactly 2 girls in the family: Sally plus one other sister. Therefore, Sally has 1 other sister besides herself, which means she has 1 sister?

    North Mini Code: Sally has one sister. Here’s the reasoning: Sally herself is one of the sisters. Each of her three brothers has exactly two sisters. Therefore there are exactly two sisters in total among the children. Since one of those sisters is Sally, she must have one other sister.

    Every model's answer to this prompt

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Price and specs

Horizon Alpha and North Mini Code compared across 33 shared prompts
SpecHorizon AlphaNorth Mini Code
Input priceFreeFree
Output priceFreeFree
Context window256K tokens256K tokens
Weights—Closed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedJul 2025Jun 2026
At 10M a month$0$0$0$0
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

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

Where to run it1 host
Horizon Alpha

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

North Mini Code1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Cohere$0 in·$0 out·256k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between Horizon Alpha and North Mini Code?

Horizon Alpha is developed by OpenRouter while North Mini Code is developed by Cohere. Horizon Alpha has a 256K token context window vs North Mini Code's 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 33 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Horizon Alpha or North Mini Code?

It depends on your use case. Horizon Alpha and North Mini Code each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 33 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Horizon Alpha cost compared to North Mini Code?

Horizon Alpha costs $0/M input tokens and North Mini Code costs $0/M input tokens. North Mini Code is $0.00/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 Horizon Alpha and North Mini Code on Rival?

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