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Crouton Alpha vs Ling 3.1 Flash

Crouton Alpha leads Ling 3.1 Flash by 5.6 points on StealthMark, 48.0 to 42.4. Ling 3.1 Flash leads on 5 of 9 benchmarks and Crouton Alpha on 4, including both games. Crouton Alpha scores higher on Ground Truth.

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Overall StealthMark

48.0/100Overall rank 23/56
42.4/100Overall rank 35/56

General Intelligence

43.5/100
35.6/100

Visual Intelligence

56.0/100
51.5/100

Reasoning efficiency

How many reasoning tokens a model needs for the quality it delivers.

Single-step reasoning How much it reasons to understand a task

Multi-step reasoning How much it keeps reasoning as a task goes on

Cost efficiency

How much Performance you get for your money.

  • Crouton AlphaNot measured

Open or local

Open modelMIT

BENCHMARK BY BENCHMARK

Where each model leads

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  • Ling 3.1 Flash
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DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Crouton Alpha scores higher on StealthMark and runs 1.5× faster in our speed test.

  • Crouton Alpha
  • Ling 3.1 Flash
  • Other models
  • Median
PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Crouton Alpha: No list priceLing 3.1 Flash: $0.90$0.30 input
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Crouton Alpha: Not publishedLing 3.1 Flash: 256K
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Crouton Alpha: 1751.5× fastertokens/sLing 3.1 Flash: 115tokens/s
SizeTotal and active parameters
Crouton Alpha: Not disclosedLing 3.1 Flash: 560B25B active
Developer
Not publishedInclusionAI
Released
Not published29 Sep 2026
Origin
Not publishedChina
Input → output
Not publishedText → text
Architecture
Not publishedHybrid-linear MoE; 72 layers (63 KDA, 9 gated MLA); 512 routed experts, 8 selected and 1 shared.

Full datasheets, every price and sourceLing 3.1 Flash ↗

Anticipating threats and planning ahead. Collect coins while avoiding ghosts. Ghosts move before the player each turn, and collisions cost a life. 3 levels in sequence, up to 66 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Crouton Alpha 32.3/100Rank 29/52

Survived 1 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 39 ptsTurn 20 / 20

Ling 3.1 Flash 43.1/100Rank 47/521 of 3 levels

1 of 3 played
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 26 ptsTurn 14 / 18

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaLing 3.1 Flash
Level 1Second Thoughts
3 ptsOut of lives
Pending
Level 2Pressure Pot
7 ptsOut of lives
6 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
9 ptsSurvived
Not played

Cooperative planning and learning from experience. Coordinate two robots to push numbered cores onto matching sockets. Pressure plates hold doors open; moving either robot uses one turn. 5 levels in sequence, up to 152 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Crouton Alpha 59.5/100Rank 24/53

Cleared 4 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.2 ptsTurn 29 / 40

Ling 3.1 Flash 45.9/100Rank 41/533 of 5 levels

3 of 5 played
Latch: complete playing field
Level 49.8 ptsTurn 21 / 40

Points per level

LevelCrouton AlphaLing 3.1 Flash
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.4 ptsCleared
9.4 ptsCleared
Level 3Relay vault
11.2 ptsFinished early
Pending
Level 4Passing bay
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
9.8 ptsFinished early
Level 5Second thoughts
20.2 ptsCleared
Not played

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

Physics, perspective and recursive reflections, tested together. Explore the test ↗

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

The artwork establishes approximate central placement, a separate airborne black blob, and basic wall and floor sphere images. Its defining weaknesses are the largely absent recursive reflection system, missing emitter mappings, satin steel appearance and unresolved paint interaction. The black lateral wedges do not establish a separate viewport, and the hidden floor contact does not establish a gap. The category values remain unchanged.

Ling 3.1 Flash

Central placement, separate airborne black paint and the elongated crimson coating earn substantial state and placement credit. Cyan contact remains unresolved. A few isolated sphere images provide limited optical evidence, while the defining repeated mirror structure is missing. Readable opaque metallic volume and restrained paint scale justify increased material credit. Core: 61.5/170; including the floor reward: 61.5/180.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaLing 3.1 Flash
State at 600 ms19.0/2522.0/25
Camera and placement11.0/1513.5/15
Reflections21.5/12018.0/120
Materials and scale6.0/107.0/10
Floor-damage reward0.0/100.0/10

Benchmark task

A spinning metal sphere and paint in a mirrored room test physical reasoning, perspective and consistency across repeated reflections.

Selfie

Different task instructions

Visual construction and creative interpretation.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A cheerful, readable cartoon captures the crouton's signature expression and many specific accessories. Coherent cube geometry and foreground foreshortening support the selfie. Simple construction and flat material treatment limit its sophistication, while the tipping raft, advancing soup and unnoticed soaking remain insufficiently clear.

Ling 3.1 Flash

An appealing, coherent storybook ant with a clear expression, complete silhouette and readable signal mechanism. Clean curves and warm accents support the composition, while simplified joints, schematic hardware, limited material differentiation and modest light interaction constrain its finish.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaLing 3.1 Flash
Task & likeness6.5/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.5/107.5/10
Space & placement6.5/107.0/10
Light & reflections5.5/107.5/10
Purposeful detail7.0/107.0/10
Artistry & character5.0/107.0/10
Materials & effects5.5/106.5/10
Visual integrity7.5/108.0/10

Benchmark task

Crouton Alpha

Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.

Ling 3.1 Flash

An ant tending signals in a miniature workshop tests insect anatomy, purposeful gestures and the placement of small objects in a lit environment.

Mona Lisa

Different task instructions

Precise visual recall and portrait reconstruction.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A recognizable, coherent simplification with readable eyes, a restrained smile and modest facial volume. Frontal symmetry, an oversized head, capsule-like hands and geometric scenery substantially limit likeness, anatomy and depth. Clean contours preserve basic integrity but do not establish sophisticated construction or finish.

Ling 3.1 Flash

A basic, uneven Mona Lisa interpretation with a clear facial focal point, articulated eyes and modest tonal volume. Weak likeness, oversized head proportions, unclear shoulders, curled bare arms and indistinct hands limit replication. The compressed composition and rectangular torso weaken an otherwise coherent earthy palette.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaLing 3.1 Flash
Task & likeness4.5/102.0/10
Anatomy & construction4.0/102.0/10
Space & placement4.5/104.0/10
Light & reflections5.0/103.5/10
Purposeful detail4.0/103.5/10
Artistry & character4.5/102.0/10
Materials & effects4.0/101.5/10
Visual integrity6.0/102.0/10

Benchmark task

An SVG interpretation of the Mona Lisa tests facial likeness, anatomy and the composition of a familiar portrait.

Beach

Same task instructions

Creativity, perspective and visual beauty.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A colorful, readable sunset beach scene with playful subjects and a clear central reflection. Purposeful equipment and animal details reward inspection, and the principal attachments remain intact. Basic geometric anatomy, mixed viewpoints and sparse directional shadows limit its construction and depth; smooth gradients provide atmosphere with little material differentiation.

Ling 3.1 Flash

A coherent sunset illustration with harmonious color, clean silhouettes and readable beach details. Its calm composition works well, while playful activity is modest. Simplified animal anatomy, shallow shoreline layering, repetitive foliage and a geometric reflection limit drawing sophistication and naturalism.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaLing 3.1 Flash
Task & likeness8.5/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/106.0/10
Space & placement5.5/107.0/10
Light & reflections5.5/107.0/10
Purposeful detail7.0/106.5/10
Artistry & character5.0/106.5/10
Materials & effects5.5/106.5/10
Visual integrity7.0/106.0/10

Benchmark task

A busy shoreline at sunset tests scene composition, animal forms and the relationship between light and water reflections.

Ground Truth

Same task instructions

Physical reasoning, light and visual reconstruction.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Ling 3.1 Flash

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Benchmark task

A plank, computer mouse and blueberry in a steel room test physical stability, spatial relationships, materials and lighting.

Raccoon

Same task instructions

Scene composition and interacting subjects.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A readable cartoon with expressive faces, purposeful markings and clear water motion. Hull shading and an underside shadow establish modest depth. The dog contacts the controls, but the raccoon's frontal pose leaves its seated weight unresolved. Simple anatomy and limited shared perspective constrain the drawing.

Ling 3.1 Flash

An appealing sunset cartoon with recognizable animals, expressive faces and coherent landscape layers. The sky and warm water streaks provide its strongest rendering. Ambiguous seated support, stiff forelegs, a shallow hull and an unclear steering connection limit construction. Clean shapes and readable accessories add finish, while restrained spray and flat surfaces limit material and motion effects.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaLing 3.1 Flash
Task & likeness7.0/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/105.5/10
Space & placement6.0/107.0/10
Light & reflections6.0/107.0/10
Purposeful detail6.5/107.0/10
Artistry & character5.0/105.5/10
Materials & effects5.5/105.5/10
Visual integrity6.0/106.0/10

Benchmark task

A jet-ski scene pairs a canine driver with a raccoon passenger. It tests the placement and contact of interacting subjects, along with vehicle construction.

Pelican

Same task instructions

Subject construction and spatial relationships.

The judgment

Crouton Alpha

A recognizable, expressive pelican cyclist with purposeful feather and bicycle detail. Readable steering reach, connected machinery and modest body shading earn additional credit. Jointless legs, uncertain pedal engagement and unclear seated support keep the central action only partially resolved; shallow space and simple materials further limit the illustration.

Ling 3.1 Flash

A clean, appealing pelican illustration with a readable bicycle and coherent landscape. Bill shading, feather layers and faint wheel shadows provide modest depth. Uncertain pedal contact, simplified leg construction and limited material rendering keep the result within competent illustration quality.

Score breakdown

CategoryCrouton AlphaLing 3.1 Flash
Task & likeness7.0/107.5/10
Anatomy & construction5.0/105.5/10
Space & placement5.5/107.0/10
Light & reflections5.5/106.5/10
Purposeful detail6.5/106.0/10
Artistry & character5.5/106.5/10
Materials & effects5.0/106.5/10
Visual integrity6.0/106.0/10

Benchmark task

A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.