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North Mini Code (free) vs Gemini 3.6 Flash

North Mini Code (free) is free to use, against $3.00 per million tokens. Gemini 3.6 Flash accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
North Mini Code (free)Gemini 3.6 Flash
ProviderCohereGoogle
Input $/1MFree$1.50
Output $/1MFree$7.50
Blended $/1MFree$3.00
Context window256K1.0M
Max output64K66K
ReleasedJun 2026Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose North Mini Code (free) if…
  • Costs less per token — Free vs $3.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Gemini 3.6 Flash if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, North Mini Code (free) or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both North Mini Code (free) and Gemini 3.6 Flash, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is North Mini Code (free) cheaper than Gemini 3.6 Flash?
North Mini Code (free) is cheaper: Free versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: Free vs $1.50. Output alone: Free vs $7.50.
What context windows do North Mini Code (free) and Gemini 3.6 Flash have?
North Mini Code (free): 256,000 tokens. Gemini 3.6 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes North Mini Code (free) and Gemini 3.6 Flash?
North Mini Code (free) is made by Cohere. Gemini 3.6 Flash is made by Google.
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