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North Mini Code (free) vs Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite
North Mini Code (free) is free to use, against $0.850 per million tokens. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| North Mini Code (free) | Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cohere | |
| Input $/1M | Free | $0.300 |
| Output $/1M | Free | $2.50 |
| Blended $/1M | Free | $0.850 |
| Context window | 256K | 1.0M |
| Max output | 64K | 66K |
| Released | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 |
| Licence | Open weights | Proprietary |
Choose North Mini Code (free) if…
- Costs less per token — Free vs $0.850 blended
- Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite if…
- Larger context window (1.0M)
- Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, North Mini Code (free) or Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both North Mini Code (free) and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is North Mini Code (free) cheaper than Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
North Mini Code (free) is cheaper: Free versus $0.850 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: Free vs $0.300. Output alone: Free vs $2.50.
What context windows do North Mini Code (free) and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite have?
North Mini Code (free): 256,000 tokens. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes North Mini Code (free) and Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite?
North Mini Code (free) is made by Cohere. Gemini 3.5 Flash Lite is made by Google.
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