Granite 4.2 8B alternatives
Best Granite 4.2 8B alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Granite 4.2 8B, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Granite 4.2 8B
- Input / 1M
- $0.06
- Output / 1M
- $0.25
- Context
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 11.1
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Granite 4.2 8B, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Granite 4.2 8B alternatives
Each model is scored against Granite 4.2 8B. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input / 1M$0.06 | Output / 1M$0.25 | Context131K | Intelligence11.1 | Reference model | |
| Input / 1M$0.09+50% | Output / 1M$0.34+36% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence14.7+32% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts image and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.05-17% | Output / 1M$0.40+60% | Context400K+205% | Intelligence13+17% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04-33% | Output / 1M$0.15-40% | Context260K+98% | Intelligence12.3+11% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 260K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.09+50% | Output / 1M$0.55+120% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence12+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04-38% | Output / 1M$0.17-32% | Context131K | Intelligence11.6+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+67% | Output / 1M$0.40+60% | Context1.05M+700% | Intelligence10.4-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.02-70% | Output / 1M$0.09-64% | Context131K | Intelligence10-10% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.8x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.07+17% | Output / 1M$0.28+12% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence9.6-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 262K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.06 | Output / 1M$0.24-4% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence8.9-20% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputLarger 262K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08+33% | Output / 1M$0.28+12% | Context131K | Intelligence8.6-23% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Granite 4.2 8B?
Gemma 4 31B from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.34 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.25 for Granite 4.2 8B.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Granite 4.2 8B?
Yes. gpt-oss-20b charges $0.09 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.25 for Granite 4.2 8B.
Can I try Granite 4.2 8B and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Granite 4.2 8B with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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