Model Comparison
Gemini 3.1 Pro vs o1-miniWhich is better in 2026?
Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. o1-mini is 1.1x cheaper per token.
Verdict: Gemini 3.1 Pro vs o1-mini — which is better?
Gemini 3.1 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 3.1 Pro outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while o1-mini is better at 0 benchmarks. Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, o1-mini is roughly 1.1x 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 1 of 1 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 o1-mini if…
- cost matters — it's about 1.1x cheaper per token
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 3.1 Pro outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while o1-mini is better at 0 benchmarks.
Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
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Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($2.50/1M tokens) is 1.2x cheaper than o1-mini ($3.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($15.00/1M tokens) is 1.3x more expensive than o1-mini ($12.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 3.1 Pro is more expensive than o1-mini.*
* 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 o1-mini's 128,000 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 65,536 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Gemini 3.1 Pro supports multimodal inputs, whereas o1-mini does not.
Gemini 3.1 Pro can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
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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 o1-mini was released on 2024-09-12.
Gemini 3.1 Pro is 18 months newer than o1-mini.
Feb 19, 2026
3 months ago
1.4yr newerSep 12, 2024
1.7 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3.1 Pro has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while o1-mini's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Gemini 3.1 Pro's training data extends to 2025-01-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without o1-mini's cutoff date.
Jan 2025
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Provider Availability
Gemini 3.1 Pro is available from Google. o1-mini is available from OpenAI, Azure.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
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Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3.1 Pro vs o1-mini.