Phi 4 alternatives
Best Phi 4 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Phi 4, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Phi 4
- Input / 1M
- $0.07
- Output / 1M
- $0.14
- Context
- 16K
- Intelligence
- 5.9
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Phi 4, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Phi 4 alternatives
Each model is scored against Phi 4. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Phi 4 Microsoft | Input / 1M$0.07 | Output / 1M$0.14 | Context16K | Intelligence5.9 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.05-29% | Output / 1M$0.08-43% | Context131K+700% | Intelligence6.9+17% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.05-29% | Output / 1M$0.08-43% | Context33K+100% | Intelligence6.7+14% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 33K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.06-14% | Output / 1M$0.24+71% | Context300K+1731% | Intelligence6.7+14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 300K contextAccepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+43% | Output / 1M$0.20+43% | Context66K+300% | Intelligence6.4+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 66K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20+186% | Output / 1M$0.20+43% | Context262K+1500% | Intelligence6+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04-50% | Output / 1M$0.14 | Context128K+681% | Intelligence5.9 | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 128K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+114% | Output / 1M$0.15+7% | Context262K+1500% | Intelligence5.5-7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.02-76% | Output / 1M$0.11-20% | Context131K+700% | Intelligence5.1-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputLarger 131K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+43% | Output / 1M$0.10-29% | Context131K+700% | Intelligence4.8-19% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputLarger 131K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.05-29% | Output / 1M$0.15+7% | Context131K+700% | Intelligence3.8-36% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 131K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Phi 4?
Llama 3.1 8B Instruct from Meta ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.08 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.14 for Phi 4.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Phi 4?
Yes. Llama 3.1 8B Instruct charges $0.08 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.14 for Phi 4.
Can I try Phi 4 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Phi 4 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to Phi 4 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.