Llama 4 Scout alternatives
Best Llama 4 Scout alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Llama 4 Scout, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Llama 4 Scout
- Input / 1M
- $0.10
- Output / 1M
- $0.30
- Context
- 1.31M
- Intelligence
- 8.1
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Llama 4 Scout, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Llama 4 Scout alternatives
Each model is scored against Llama 4 Scout. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Llama 4 Scout Meta | Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.30 | Context1.31M | Intelligence8.1 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.40+33% | Context1.05M-20% | Intelligence10.4+28% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts file and audio and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.19+88% | Output / 1M$0.65+118% | Context1.05M-20% | Intelligence10+23% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08-20% | Output / 1M$0.28-7% | Context131K-90% | Intelligence8.6+6% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12+20% | Output / 1M$0.24-20% | Context41K-97% | Intelligence8.2+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.40+33% | Context1.05M-20% | Intelligence7.8-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.22+120% | Output / 1M$0.50+67% | Context131K-90% | Intelligence7.7-5% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.36+260% | Output / 1M$0.40+33% | Context33K-97% | Intelligence7.7-5% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.30 | Context262K-80% | Intelligence7.5-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40+300% | Output / 1M$0.40+33% | Context131K-90% | Intelligence6.6-19% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.05-50% | Output / 1M$0.33+10% | Context131K-90% | Intelligence5.7-30% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Llama 4 Scout?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.40 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.30 for Llama 4 Scout.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Llama 4 Scout?
Yes. Qwen3 14B charges $0.24 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.30 for Llama 4 Scout.
Can I try Llama 4 Scout and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Llama 4 Scout with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to Llama 4 Scout and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.