Model Comparison
Gemini 1.0 Pro vs o1-miniWhich is better in 2026?
o1-mini significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemini 1.0 Pro is 7.0x cheaper per token.
Verdict: Gemini 1.0 Pro vs o1-mini — which is better?
Gemini 1.0 Pro (by Google) and o1-mini (by OpenAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
Gemini 1.0 Pro outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while o1-mini is better at 2 benchmarks (GPQA, MMLU). o1-mini significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, Gemini 1.0 Pro is roughly 7.0x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
o1-mini also accepts a larger context window (128,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose Gemini 1.0 Pro if…
- cost matters — it's about 7.0x cheaper per token
Choose o1-mini if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 2 of 2 shared benchmarks
- you process long inputs — it offers a 128,000 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Sep 2024
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 1.0 Pro outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while o1-mini is better at 2 benchmarks (GPQA, MMLU).
o1-mini significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 1.0 Pro ($0.50/1M tokens) is 6.0x cheaper than o1-mini ($3.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 1.0 Pro ($1.50/1M tokens) is 8.0x cheaper than o1-mini ($12.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, o1-mini is more expensive than Gemini 1.0 Pro.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
o1-mini accepts 128,000 input tokens compared to Gemini 1.0 Pro's 32,760 tokens. o1-mini can generate longer responses up to 65,536 tokens, while Gemini 1.0 Pro is limited to 8,192 tokens.
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.
Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.
Proprietary
Closed source
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemini 1.0 Pro was released on 2024-02-15, while o1-mini was released on 2024-09-12.
o1-mini is 7 months newer than Gemini 1.0 Pro.
Feb 15, 2024
2.3 years ago
Sep 12, 2024
1.7 years ago
7mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 1.0 Pro has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-02-01, while o1-mini's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Gemini 1.0 Pro's training data extends to 2024-02-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without o1-mini's cutoff date.
Feb 2024
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Provider Availability
Gemini 1.0 Pro is available from Google. o1-mini is available from OpenAI, Azure.
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Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 1.0 Pro vs o1-mini.