Gemini 3.8 Flash vs MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
Gemini 3.8 Flash leads the LLM Stats Score 51.0 to 28.3. MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is 3.3x cheaper per token.
Google · Microsoft · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
Gemini 3.8 Flash leads the overall LLM Stats Score 51.0 to 28.3, ranking #15 overall.
In the 1 individual benchmarks reported for both models, Gemini 3.8 Flash wins 1; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is roughly 3.3x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Gemini 3.8 Flash also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose Gemini 3.8 Flash
- overall performance matters — it scores 51.0 and ranks #15 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning and coding — it leads those capability indexes
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 1 of 1 exact shared results
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Sep 2026
Choose MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
- cost matters — it's about 3.3x cheaper per token
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
13 reported for Gemini 3.8 Flash · 2 for MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
Gemini 3.8 Flash outperforms in 1 benchmarks (Terminal-Bench 2.1), while MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is better at 0 benchmarks.
Gemini 3.8 Flash significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 3.8 Flash ($0.75/1M tokens) is 3.8x more expensive than MAI-Code-1.1-Flash ($0.20/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3.8 Flash ($3.75/1M tokens) is 3.1x more expensive than MAI-Code-1.1-Flash ($1.20/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 3.8 Flash is more expensive than MAI-Code-1.1-Flash.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Gemini 3.8 Flash accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to MAI-Code-1.1-Flash's 256,000 tokens. Only Gemini 3.8 Flash specifies output context (65,536 tokens).
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both Gemini 3.8 Flash and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemini 3.8 Flash
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
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 3.8 Flash was released on 2026-09-02, while MAI-Code-1.1-Flash was released on 2026-08-11.
Gemini 3.8 Flash is 1 month newer than MAI-Code-1.1-Flash.
Sep 2, 2026
2 days ago
3w newerAug 11, 2026
3 weeks ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3.8 Flash has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2026-03-31, while MAI-Code-1.1-Flash's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Gemini 3.8 Flash's training data extends to 2026-03-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without MAI-Code-1.1-Flash's cutoff date.
Mar 2026
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Provider Availability
Gemini 3.8 Flash is available from Google. MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is available from GitHub Copilot.
Gemini 3.8 Flash
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Gemini 3.8 Flash and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3.8 Flash vs MAI-Code-1.1-Flash.