LongCat 2.0 alternatives
Best LongCat 2.0 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for LongCat 2.0, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
LongCat 2.0
- Input / 1M
- $0.30
- Output / 1M
- $1.20
- Context
- 1.05M
- Intelligence
- 19.1
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from LongCat 2.0, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top LongCat 2.0 alternatives
Each model is scored against LongCat 2.0. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LongCat 2.0 Meituan | Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context1.05M | Intelligence19.1 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.01-97% | Output / 1M$1.28+7% | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence24.4+28% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20-33% | Output / 1M$1.25+4% | Context400K-62% | Intelligence20.7+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts file and image | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-17% | Output / 1M$2+67% | Context400K-62% | Intelligence20.6+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20-33% | Output / 1M$1.15-4% | Context262K-75% | Intelligence19.5+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.0x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts image and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08-73% | Output / 1M$0.75-37% | Context262K-75% | Intelligence19.3+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts image and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context205K-80% | Intelligence18.6-3% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.43+43% | Output / 1M$1.75+46% | Context205K-80% | Intelligence18.5-3% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.15-50% | Output / 1M$1-17% | Context262K-75% | Intelligence18.2-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputAccepts image and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30 | Output / 1M$1.20 | Context131K-88% | Intelligence17.5-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-17% | Output / 1M$1.50+25% | Context1.05M0% | Intelligence15.6-18% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts image and video and file and audio | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to LongCat 2.0?
DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 from DeepSeek ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $1.28 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.20 for LongCat 2.0.
Is there a cheaper alternative to LongCat 2.0?
Yes. Qwen3.5-35B-A3B charges $0.75 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.20 for LongCat 2.0.
Can I try LongCat 2.0 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare LongCat 2.0 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to LongCat 2.0 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.