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Llama 4 Scout

Best open-weight long-context option for self-hosted pipelines.

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Coding
60
Writing
78
Research
35
Images
86
Value
88
Long Context
Use this when

Affordable self-hosted long-context workflows and analysis pipelines

Skip this if

You want a hosted solution — Gemini 3.1 Flash gives more context for roughly the same cost.

Pricing
$0.50/1M in
$1.20/1M out
↓80%since May 2026
Context
512k tokens
Speed
Fast

Worth considering for internal search, analysis, and review workflows where data sovereignty matters.

How to access
API
$0.5/1M input tokens
Subscription = chat interface. API = build with it. Compare all subscription plans
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Best overall
Claude Fable 5
Cheaper option
Llama 4 Maverick
Faster option
GPT-5.5

Strengths

512K context window at the lowest cost point in the directory

Good for internal analysis pipelines and document processing

Open weights give you full control over deployment

Weaknesses

Less polished than hosted frontier models on nuanced tasks

Gemini 3.1 Flash now offers 1M context at only $0.50/1M — bigger and hosted

Real-world use cases

What people actually use Llama 4 Scout for.

Processing large internal document archives in self-hosted analysis pipelines

Long-context retrieval across large codebases with open weights and full data control

Budget-conscious long-context tasks where cloud API costs are prohibitive

Price History

Llama 4 Scout pricing over time

↓80% since May 8

$0.540$0.423$0.307$0.190$0.074May 8May 16May 24Jun 2Jun 10Jun 18

41 data points · tracked daily since May 8, 2026

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Llama 4 Maverick

Flexible open-weight model for teams that want control, portability, and solid general-purpose performance.

Verdict
Best flexible option for teams that need open-weight portability.
Quality score
62%
Pricing
$0.60/1M in
$1.60/1M out
Speed
Fast
Best for flexible self-hosted deployments and mixed general workloads
Context
256k tokens
Strong strategic fit for teams thinking about data sovereignty or custom fine-tuning.
Open weightsSelf-hostedFlexible
Best for
Flexible self-hosted deployments and mixed general workloads
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OpenAIPremium

GPT-5.5

OpenAI's latest agentic flagship for coding, research, computer-use workflows, and long multi-step knowledge work.

Verdict
Best OpenAI flagship for agentic coding, research, and computer-use work.
Quality score
94%
Pricing
$5.00/1M in
$30.00/1M out
Speed
Balanced
Best for agentic coding, computer-use workflows, and complex research tasks
Context
1M tokens
Ranked from public benchmark and pricing data verified April 26, 2026: SWE-Bench Pro 58.6%, Terminal-Bench 2.0 82.7%, $5/$30 per 1M tokens, 1M API context.
AgenticCodingComputer useLong contextPremium
Best for
Agentic coding, computer-use workflows, and complex research tasks
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AnthropicPremium

Claude Fable 5

Anthropic's new Mythos-class flagship and the most capable coding model anyone can use — 80.3% SWE-Bench Pro, an 11-point jump over Opus 4.8. 1M context, 128K output, native parallel subagents. Released June 9, 2026.

Verdict
New global #1 — 80.3% SWE-Bench Pro, the most capable model generally available.
Quality score
98%
Pricing
$10.00/1M in
$50.00/1M out
Speed
Deliberate
Best for the hardest coding tasks, autonomous multi-step agents, and frontier-grade reasoning
Context
1M tokens
Launched June 9, 2026 as the public, Mythos-class release. Available on the Claude API, Microsoft Foundry, and Google Vertex AI. Free for all users until June 22, 2026. Same underlying model as Claude Mythos 5, with safeguards that block specific high-risk cyber responses.
Coding leaderSWE-Bench Pro #1Mythos-classParallel subagentsAgenticLong contextPremiumNew
Best for
The hardest coding tasks, autonomous multi-step agents, and frontier-grade reasoning
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Change history

Pricing moves, ranking shifts, and capability updates.

PricingMar 14, 2026

Llama 4 Scout value tier revised

Scout moved into the stronger value tier after comparing affordable long-context options.

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FAQ

What is Llama 4 Scout best for?

Llama 4 Scout is best for affordable self-hosted long-context workflows and analysis pipelines. It is a strong fit when that workflow matters more than the tradeoffs around budget pricing and fast speed.

When should I avoid Llama 4 Scout?

You want a hosted solution — Gemini 3.1 Flash gives more context for roughly the same cost.

What is a cheaper alternative to Llama 4 Scout?

Llama 4 Maverick is the lower-cost option to compare first when you want a similar workflow fit with less token spend.

What is a faster alternative to Llama 4 Scout?

GPT-5.5 is the better pick when response time matters more than maximum depth or premium quality.

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