Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview alternatives

Best Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview alternatives

10 models that can stand in for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview

Input / 1M
$2
Output / 1M
$12
Context
1.05M
Intelligence
29.7

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview alternatives

Each model is scored against Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview. Green means better, red means worse.

Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$12Context1.05MIntelligence29.7Reference model
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Input / 1M$0.06-97%Output / 1M$8-33%Context1.05MIntelligence33.7+13%Compare
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release
Input / 1M$1.50-25%Output / 1M$9-25%Context1.05MIntelligence33.6+13%Compare
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release
Input / 1M$1.75-12%Output / 1M$14+17%Context400K-62%Intelligence32.5+9%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release
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Input / 1M$5+150%Output / 1M$25+108%Context1M-5%Intelligence31.9+7%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence score
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Input / 1M$1.75-12%Output / 1M$14+17%Context400K-62%Intelligence30.4+2%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence score
Input / 1M$3+50%Output / 1M$15+25%Context1M-5%Intelligence30.1+1%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence score
Input / 1M$1.48-26%Output / 1M$4.43-63%Context1M-5%Intelligence29.5-1%Compare
Why switch:2.7x cheaper outputNewer release
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Input / 1M$5+150%Output / 1M$25+108%Context200K-81%Intelligence29.1-2%Compare
Input / 1M$1.75-12%Output / 1M$14+17%Context400K-62%Intelligence28.5-4%Compare
Input / 1M$0.50-75%Output / 1M$3-75%Context1.05MIntelligence26.3-11%Compare
Why switch:4x cheaper output

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview?

GLM 5.2 from Z.ai ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $8 per 1M output tokens, compared with $12 for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview?

Yes. Gemini 3 Flash Preview charges $3 per 1M output tokens, versus $12 for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.

Can I try Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and its alternatives at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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