Step 5 Preview alternatives
Best Step 5 Preview alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Step 5 Preview, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Step 5 Preview
- Input / 1M
- $1
- Output / 1M
- $2.70
- Context
- 1M
- Intelligence
- Not available
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Step 5 Preview, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Step 5 Preview alternatives
Each model is scored against Step 5 Preview. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Step 5 Preview StepFun | Input / 1M$1 | Output / 1M$2.70 | Context1M | IntelligenceNot available | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.75-25% | Output / 1M$3.75+39% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence40.9 | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-70% | Output / 1M$1.20-56% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence39.5 | Compare | |
Why switch:2.3x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.66-34% | Output / 1M$1.98-27% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence36 | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.00-100% | Output / 1M$1.28-53% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence34.3 | Compare | |
Why switch:2.1x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.43-57% | Output / 1M$2.55-6% | Context1M | Intelligence33.7 | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.50-50% | Output / 1M$3+11% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence26.3 | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.01-99% | Output / 1M$1.28-53% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence24.4 | Compare | |
Why switch:2.1x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20-80% | Output / 1M$1.15-57% | Context262K-74% | Intelligence19.5 | Compare | |
Why switch:2.3x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30-70% | Output / 1M$2.50-7% | Context1.05M+5% | Intelligence15.5 | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts file and audio | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.75-25% | Output / 1M$2.25-17% | Context1.05M+5% | IntelligenceNot available | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M context | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Step 5 Preview?
Gemini 3.8 Flash from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $3.75 per 1M output tokens, compared with $2.70 for Step 5 Preview.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Step 5 Preview?
Yes. Step 3.7 Flash charges $1.15 per 1M output tokens, versus $2.70 for Step 5 Preview.
Can I try Step 5 Preview and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Step 5 Preview with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to Step 5 Preview and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.