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Claude Sonnet 5.5 vs Gemini 3.1 Pro (preview)
Price, context window and capabilities side by side, read from the same catalog that meters your calls, not from a press release.
Claude Sonnet 5.5 is 1.2x cheaper on output. Gemini 3.1 Pro (preview) holds 1M tokens against 1M. Only Gemini 3.1 Pro (preview) declares prompt caching.
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The fast Claude 5.5: near-Opus coding and knowledge work, 30%+ faster than Sonnet 5, at half Opus 5.5's price.
Google's newest Pro tier, shipped as a preview.
Specifications
Every difference we can measure
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | Gemini 3.1 Pro (preview) | |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $2/M | $2/M |
| Output price | $10/M | $12/M |
| Context window | 1M tokens | 1M tokens |
| Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Tool calling | Yes | Yes |
| Prompt caching | No | Yes |
| Long context | Yes | Yes |
A row appears only when we hold the fact for both models. Anything the provider has not published is left out rather than guessed, so an empty row is missing data and never a zero.
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FAQ
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What is the difference between Claude Sonnet 5.5 and Gemini 3.1 Pro (preview)?
Claude Sonnet 5.5 is 1.2x cheaper on output. Gemini 3.1 Pro (preview) holds 1M tokens against 1M. Only Gemini 3.1 Pro (preview) declares prompt caching. Both run on the same endpoint and the same key here, so trying each is a one-line change to the model id.
Which is cheaper, Claude Sonnet 5.5 or Gemini 3.1 Pro (preview)?
Claude Sonnet 5.5 is, on input tokens. Output usually dominates the bill on generative work, so check the output row above against your own ratio of prompt to completion before deciding.
Can I switch between Claude Sonnet 5.5 and Gemini 3.1 Pro (preview) without changing my code?
Yes. Both are OpenAI-compatible through one CompanyFabric key, so switching is the model string and nothing else, no second SDK, no second contract, one prepaid balance across both.
Do I have to choose?
No. Send companyfabric/auto and we route each request to the cheapest model that can serve it, which is how most people use both without deciding in advance.
One key. Every model. Exact prices.
Run Claude Sonnet 5.5 and Gemini 3.1 Pro (preview) on the same key and compare them on your own prompts. Free starter credits included, no subscription required.