Claude Haiku 5.5 alternatives
Best Claude Haiku 5.5 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Claude Haiku 5.5, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Claude Haiku 5.5
- Input / 1M
- $0.10
- Output / 1M
- $0.50
- Context
- 1M
- Intelligence
- 43.4
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Claude Haiku 5.5, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Claude Haiku 5.5 alternatives
Each model is scored against Claude Haiku 5.5. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Claude Haiku 5.5 Anthropic | Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.50 | Context1M | Intelligence43.4 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.44+335% | Output / 1M$0.87+74% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence46.3+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts video and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04-60% | Output / 1M$7+1300% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence44.8+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.90+800% | Output / 1M$14+2700% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence43.60% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+50% | Output / 1M$0.50 | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence41.8-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.75+650% | Output / 1M$3.75+650% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence40.9-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts video and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+200% | Output / 1M$1.20+140% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence39.5-9% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.50 | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence38.1-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.14+40% | Output / 1M$0.28-44% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence37.9-13% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts video and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20+100% | Output / 1M$1.20+140% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence37.3-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.00-95% | Output / 1M$1.28+156% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence34.3-21% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Claude Haiku 5.5?
MiMo-V2.6-Pro from Xiaomi ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.87 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.50 for Claude Haiku 5.5.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Claude Haiku 5.5?
Yes. MiMo-V2.6-Flash charges $0.28 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.50 for Claude Haiku 5.5.
Can I try Claude Haiku 5.5 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Claude Haiku 5.5 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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