Solar Mini 4 alternatives
Best Solar Mini 4 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Solar Mini 4, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Solar Mini 4
- Input / 1M
- $0.05
- Output / 1M
- $0.20
- Context
- 524K
- Intelligence
- 24.1
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Solar Mini 4, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Solar Mini 4 alternatives
Each model is scored against Solar Mini 4. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solar Mini 4 Upstage | Input / 1M$0.05 | Output / 1M$0.20 | Context524K | Intelligence24.1 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.21+318% | Output / 1M$0.42+109% | Context1.05M+100% | Intelligence30.4+26% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.09+80% | Output / 1M$0.36+80% | Context524K | Intelligence28.2+17% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.44+770% | Output / 1M$0.87+335% | Context1.05M+100% | Intelligence26+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08+65% | Output / 1M$0.33+65% | Context262K-50% | Intelligence25.3+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.14+180% | Output / 1M$0.28+40% | Context1.05M+100% | Intelligence25.2+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts audio and image and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.02-58% | Output / 1M$0.06-69% | Context262K-50% | Intelligence24.6+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:3.2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreAccepts image and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.01-80% | Output / 1M$1.28+540% | Context1.05M+100% | Intelligence24.4+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.21+320% | Output / 1M$0.84+320% | Context205K-61% | Intelligence22.8-5% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.04-16% | Output / 1M$0.12-38% | Context262K-50% | Intelligence22.6-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.6x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.26+418% | Output / 1M$0.42+110% | Context164K-69% | Intelligence21.5-11% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Solar Mini 4?
DeepSeek V4 Pro 0423 from DeepSeek ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.42 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.20 for Solar Mini 4.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Solar Mini 4?
Yes. Ling 3.0 Flash VL charges $0.06 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.20 for Solar Mini 4.
Can I try Solar Mini 4 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Solar Mini 4 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Solar Mini 4 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.