Step R1 V Mini vs Gemini 3 Pro Image
Step R1 V Mini is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemini 3 Pro Image offers a larger context window. Choose Step R1 V Mini or Gemini 3 Pro Image based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Step R1 V Mini | Gemini 3 Pro Image |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $2.50 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $11.00 | $12.00 |
| Context window | 128K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Nov 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.