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Ling 3.0 Flash vs MAI-Code-1.1-Flash

Ling 3.0 Flash and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash are closely matched at 36.2 and 27.8 on the LLM Stats Score. Ling 3.0 Flash is 5.0x cheaper per token.

InclusionAI · Microsoft · Updated for 2026

Which is better?

Ling 3.0 Flash and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash are closely matched on the overall LLM Stats Score at 36.2 and 27.8.

In the 1 individual benchmarks reported for both models, MAI-Code-1.1-Flash wins 1; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.

On price, Ling 3.0 Flash is roughly 5.0x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash also accepts a larger context window (256,000 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 Ling 3.0 Flash

  • cost matters — it's about 5.0x cheaper per token

Choose MAI-Code-1.1-Flash

  • you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 1 of 1 exact shared results
  • you process long inputs — it offers a 256,000 token context window
  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Aug 2026

At a glance

The differences that matter most.

Ling 3.0 Flash
InclusionAI
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
Microsoft
Core performance indexes
LLM Stats Score
36.2
#86
27.8
#146
Reasoning
35.4
#89
27.5
#142
Coding
24.9
#77
18.8
#117
Agents
19.2
#72
10.6
#121
Cost, coverage & limits
Benchmark wins
0 of 1
1 of 1
Input price
$0.06 / M
$0.20 / M
Output price
$0.18 / M
$1.20 / M
Context window
131,072
256,000

Individual benchmarks

19 reported for Ling 3.0 Flash · 2 for MAI-Code-1.1-Flash

1 shared

Ling 3.0 Flash outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is better at 1 benchmark (Terminal-Bench 2.1).

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Fri Oct 02 2026 • llm-stats.com

Human preference

Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Ling 3.0 Flash costs less

For input processing, Ling 3.0 Flash ($0.06/1M tokens) is 3.3x cheaper than MAI-Code-1.1-Flash ($0.20/1M tokens).

For output processing, Ling 3.0 Flash ($0.18/1M tokens) is 6.7x cheaper than MAI-Code-1.1-Flash ($1.20/1M tokens).

In conclusion, MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is more expensive than Ling 3.0 Flash.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
Fri Oct 02 2026 • llm-stats.com
InclusionAI
Ling 3.0 Flash
Input tokens$0.06
Output tokens$0.18
Best providerDeepinfra
Microsoft
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
Input tokens$0.20
Output tokens$1.20
Best providerUnknown Organization
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

14.0B diff

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash has 14.0B more parameters than Ling 3.0 Flash, making it 11.3% larger.

InclusionAI
Ling 3.0 Flash
124.0Bparameters
Microsoft
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
138.0Bparameters
124.0B
Ling 3.0 Flash
138.0B
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash accepts 256,000 input tokens compared to Ling 3.0 Flash's 131,072 tokens. Only Ling 3.0 Flash specifies output context (131,072 tokens).

InclusionAI
Ling 3.0 Flash
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
Microsoft
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
Input256,000 tokens
Output- tokens
Fri Oct 02 2026 • llm-stats.com

Input capabilities

Documented input modalities across available providers

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash supports multimodal inputs, whereas Ling 3.0 Flash does not.

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

Ling 3.0 Flash

Text
Images
Audio
Video

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Ling 3.0 Flash was released on 2026-08-04, while MAI-Code-1.1-Flash was released on 2026-08-11.

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is 0 month newer than Ling 3.0 Flash.

Ling 3.0 Flash

Aug 4, 2026

1 months ago

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash

Aug 11, 2026

1 months ago

1w newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Ling 3.0 Flash is available from DeepInfra. MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is available from GitHub Copilot.

Ling 3.0 Flash

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.06/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.18/1M

MAI-Code-1.1-Flash

github-copilot logo
Unknown Organization
Input Price:Input: $0.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $1.20/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Ling 3.0 Flash and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Ling 3.0 Flash
✓ Preferred
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
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FAQ

Common questions about Ling 3.0 Flash vs MAI-Code-1.1-Flash.

Which is better, Ling 3.0 Flash or MAI-Code-1.1-Flash?

Ling 3.0 Flash and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash are closely matched on the LLM Stats Score at 36.2 and 27.8. Ling 3.0 Flash is made by InclusionAI and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is made by Microsoft. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their capability indexes, individual benchmarks, pricing, and limits above.

How does Ling 3.0 Flash compare to MAI-Code-1.1-Flash in benchmarks?

Ling 3.0 Flash scores AIME 2026: 93.2%, Multi-IF: 87.7%, HMMT Feb 26: 87.0%, IMO-AnswerBench: 83.7%, LiveCodeBench v6: 82.8%. MAI-Code-1.1-Flash scores SWE-Bench Verified: 72.6%, Terminal-Bench 2.1: 62.9%.

Is Ling 3.0 Flash cheaper than MAI-Code-1.1-Flash?

Ling 3.0 Flash is 3.3x cheaper for input tokens. Ling 3.0 Flash costs $0.06/M input and $0.18/M output via deepinfra. MAI-Code-1.1-Flash costs $0.20/M input and $1.20/M output via github-copilot.

What are the context window sizes for Ling 3.0 Flash and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash?

Ling 3.0 Flash supports 131K tokens and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash supports 256K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Ling 3.0 Flash and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash?

Key differences include LLM Stats Score (36.2 vs 27.8), context window (131K vs 256K), input pricing ($0.06 vs $0.20/M), multimodal support (no vs yes), licensing (Unknown vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Ling 3.0 Flash and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash?

Ling 3.0 Flash is developed by InclusionAI and MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is developed by Microsoft.

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