Granite 4.0 Micro alternatives
Best Granite 4.0 Micro alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Granite 4.0 Micro, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Granite 4.0 Micro
- Input / 1M
- $0.02
- Output / 1M
- $0.11
- Context
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 5.1
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Granite 4.0 Micro, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Granite 4.0 Micro alternatives
Each model is scored against Granite 4.0 Micro. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input / 1M$0.02 | Output / 1M$0.11 | Context131K | Intelligence5.1 | Reference model | |
| Input / 1M$0.05+194% | Output / 1M$0.08-29% | Context131K0% | Intelligence6.9+35% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.05+194% | Output / 1M$0.08-29% | Context33K-75% | Intelligence6.7+31% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20+1076% | Output / 1M$0.20+79% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence6+18% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.07+312% | Output / 1M$0.14+25% | Context16K-87% | Intelligence5.9+16% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04+106% | Output / 1M$0.14+25% | Context128K-2% | Intelligence5.9+16% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+782% | Output / 1M$0.15+34% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence5.5+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+488% | Output / 1M$0.10-11% | Context131K0% | Intelligence4.8-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputLarger 131K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.05+194% | Output / 1M$0.10-11% | Context131K0% | Intelligence4.8-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputLarger 131K contextAccepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.03+59% | Output / 1M$0.20+79% | Context60K-54% | Intelligence4.8-6% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.05+194% | Output / 1M$0.15+34% | Context131K0% | Intelligence3.8-25% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 131K contextAccepts image | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Granite 4.0 Micro?
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct from Meta ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.08 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.11 for Granite 4.0 Micro.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Granite 4.0 Micro?
Yes. Llama 3.1 8B Instruct charges $0.08 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.11 for Granite 4.0 Micro.
Can I try Granite 4.0 Micro and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Granite 4.0 Micro with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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