LFM2.5-2.6B alternatives
Best LFM2.5-2.6B alternatives
10 models that can stand in for LFM2.5-2.6B, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
LFM2.5-2.6B
- Input / 1M
- $0.35
- Output / 1M
- $0.50
- Context
- 128K
- Intelligence
- 8.4
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from LFM2.5-2.6B, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top LFM2.5-2.6B alternatives
Each model is scored against LFM2.5-2.6B. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LFM2.5-2.6B LiquidAI | Input / 1M$0.35 | Output / 1M$0.50 | Context128K | Intelligence8.4 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.15-57% | Output / 1M$0.60+20% | Context131K+2% | Intelligence11.6+38% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 131K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-71% | Output / 1M$0.40-20% | Context1.05M+719% | Intelligence10.4+24% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.19-46% | Output / 1M$0.65+30% | Context524K+310% | Intelligence9.3+11% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 524K contextAccepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12-66% | Output / 1M$0.80+60% | Context262K+105% | Intelligence9.2+10% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15-57% | Output / 1M$0.60+20% | Context262K+105% | Intelligence7.9-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 262K contextAccepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-71% | Output / 1M$0.40-20% | Context1.05M+718% | Intelligence7.8-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-71% | Output / 1M$0.32-36% | Context131K+2% | Intelligence7.7-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputLarger 131K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.36+3% | Output / 1M$0.40-20% | Context33K-74% | Intelligence7.7-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12-66% | Output / 1M$0.50 | Context41K-68% | Intelligence7.6-10% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.15-57% | Output / 1M$0.60+20% | Context128K | Intelligence6.7-20% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts image and file | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to LFM2.5-2.6B?
gpt-oss-120b from OpenAI ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.60 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.50 for LFM2.5-2.6B.
Is there a cheaper alternative to LFM2.5-2.6B?
Yes. Llama 3.3 70B Instruct charges $0.32 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.50 for LFM2.5-2.6B.
Can I try LFM2.5-2.6B and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare LFM2.5-2.6B with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to LFM2.5-2.6B and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.