LFM3-VL-2B vs o1-mini
LFM3-VL-2B and o1-mini are closely matched at 15.5 and 9.4 on the LLM Stats Score.
Liquid AI · OpenAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
LFM3-VL-2B and o1-mini are closely matched on the overall LLM Stats Score at 15.5 and 9.4.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose LFM3-VL-2B
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Oct 2026
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose o1-mini
- you want predictable pricing at $3.00/M input and $12.00/M output
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Capability indexes
Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks
Individual benchmarks
41 reported for LFM3-VL-2B · 6 for o1-mini
LFM3-VL-2B and o1-minidon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only o1-mini specifies input context (128,000 tokens). Only o1-mini specifies output context (65,536 tokens).
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
LFM3-VL-2B supports multimodal inputs, whereas o1-mini does not.
LFM3-VL-2B can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
LFM3-VL-2B
o1-mini
License
Usage and distribution terms
LFM3-VL-2B is licensed under LFM Open License v1.0, while o1-mini uses a proprietary license.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
LFM Open License v1.0
Open weights
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
LFM3-VL-2B was released on 2026-10-27, while o1-mini was released on 2024-09-12.
LFM3-VL-2B is 26 months newer than o1-mini.
Oct 27, 2026
6 days ago
2.1yr newerSep 12, 2024
2.1 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against LFM3-VL-2B and o1-mini side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about LFM3-VL-2B vs o1-mini.