Model Comparison
Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Claude Haiku 4.5Which is better in 2026?
Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Claude Haiku 4.5 is 2.8x cheaper per token.
Verdict: Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Claude Haiku 4.5 — which is better?
Gemini 3.1 Pro (by Google) and Claude Haiku 4.5 (by Anthropic) 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 3.1 Pro outperforms in 3 benchmarks (GPQA, MMMLU, SWE-Bench Verified), while Claude Haiku 4.5 is better at 0 benchmarks. Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, Claude Haiku 4.5 is roughly 2.8x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Gemini 3.1 Pro also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 3 of 3 shared benchmarks
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Feb 2026
Choose Claude Haiku 4.5 if…
- cost matters — it's about 2.8x cheaper per token
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 3.1 Pro outperforms in 3 benchmarks (GPQA, MMMLU, SWE-Bench Verified), while Claude Haiku 4.5 is better at 0 benchmarks.
Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($2.50/1M tokens) is 2.5x more expensive than Claude Haiku 4.5 ($1.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($15.00/1M tokens) is 3.0x more expensive than Claude Haiku 4.5 ($5.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 3.1 Pro is more expensive than Claude Haiku 4.5.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Gemini 3.1 Pro accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Claude Haiku 4.5's 200,000 tokens. Gemini 3.1 Pro can generate longer responses up to 65,536 tokens, while Claude Haiku 4.5 is limited to 64,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Gemini 3.1 Pro and Claude Haiku 4.5 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Claude Haiku 4.5
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 3.1 Pro was released on 2026-02-19, while Claude Haiku 4.5 was released on 2025-10-15.
Gemini 3.1 Pro is 4 months newer than Claude Haiku 4.5.
Feb 19, 2026
3 months ago
4mo newerOct 15, 2025
7 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3.1 Pro has a knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while Claude Haiku 4.5 has a cutoff of 2025-02-01.
Claude Haiku 4.5 has more recent training data (up to 2025-02-01), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to Gemini 3.1 Pro (2025-01-31).
Jan 2025
Feb 2025
1 mo newerProvider Availability
Gemini 3.1 Pro is available from Google. Claude Haiku 4.5 is available from Anthropic, Vertex AI.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Claude Haiku 4.5
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Claude Haiku 4.5
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Claude Haiku 4.5.