Model Comparison
Gemini 3.1 Pro vs o3-proWhich is better in 2026?
Comparing Gemini 3.1 Pro and o3-pro across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.
Verdict: Gemini 3.1 Pro vs o3-pro — which is better?
Gemini 3.1 Pro (by Google) and o3-pro (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.
On price, Gemini 3.1 Pro is roughly 6.2x 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…
- cost matters — it's about 6.2x cheaper per token
- 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 o3-pro if…
- you want predictable pricing at $20.00/M input and $80.00/M output
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 3.1 Pro and o3-prodon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($2.50/1M tokens) is 8.0x cheaper than o3-pro ($20.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($15.00/1M tokens) is 5.3x cheaper than o3-pro ($80.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, o3-pro is more expensive than Gemini 3.1 Pro.*
* 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 o3-pro's 200,000 tokens. o3-pro can generate longer responses up to 100,000 tokens, while Gemini 3.1 Pro is limited to 65,536 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Gemini 3.1 Pro and o3-pro support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
o3-pro
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 o3-pro was released on 2025-06-10.
Gemini 3.1 Pro is 8 months newer than o3-pro.
Feb 19, 2026
3 months ago
8mo newerJun 10, 2025
1.0 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3.1 Pro has a knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while o3-pro has a cutoff of 2024-05-31.
Gemini 3.1 Pro has more recent training data (up to 2025-01-31), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to o3-pro (2024-05-31).
Jan 2025
8 mo newerMay 2024
Provider Availability
Gemini 3.1 Pro is available from Google. o3-pro is available from OpenAI.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
o3-pro
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
o3-pro
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No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.
Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3.1 Pro vs o3-pro.