Very long inputs
Choose Gemini Robotics ER 2
Gemini Robotics ER 2 reads up to 131k tokens per request, against 32k for Timestral 1.0.
Gemini Robotics ER 2 vs Timestral 1.0: price, context and capabilities
Choose Gemini Robotics ER 2 for very long inputs. Choose Timestral 1.0 for self-hosting and data control.
In short
- A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price.
- Gemini Robotics ER 2 reads more per request: 131k tokens against 32k.
- Only Gemini Robotics ER 2 offers video input, reasoning.
- Only Timestral 1.0 offers self-hostable.
Which should you choose?
Each answer below comes straight from the published prices, specifications and independent benchmark results.
Self-hosting and data control
Choose Timestral 1.0
Timestral 1.0 has open weights, so you can run it on your own servers; Gemini Robotics ER 2 is only available through its provider.
Specifications side by side
| Gemini Robotics ER 2 | Timestral 1.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Mistral AI | |
| Category | Specialised | Specialised |
| Status | Preview | Preview |
| Headline price | $1.00 / 1M tokens | No data |
| Context window | 131k | 32k |
| Max output | 66k | No data |
| Released | July 2026 | No data |
| Knowledge cutoff | January 2025 | No data |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
| Capabilities | Video input, Reasoning | Self-hostable |
| API model id | gemini-robotics-er-2-preview |
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose Gemini Robotics ER 2 or Timestral 1.0?
Choose Gemini Robotics ER 2 for very long inputs. Choose Timestral 1.0 for self-hosting and data control.
Which is cheaper, Gemini Robotics ER 2 or Timestral 1.0?
A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price.
Which has the larger context window, Gemini Robotics ER 2 or Timestral 1.0?
Gemini Robotics ER 2 reads more per request: 131k tokens against 32k.
What is the difference between Gemini Robotics ER 2 and Timestral 1.0?
Gemini Robotics ER 2 is made by Google and Timestral 1.0 by Mistral AI. A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price. Gemini Robotics ER 2 reads more per request: 131k tokens against 32k. Only Gemini Robotics ER 2 offers video input, reasoning. Only Timestral 1.0 offers self-hostable.