Claude Opus 4 vs Llama 4 Scout
Compare Anthropic and Meta (via Together AI) AI models
Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)
Claude Opus 4
Llama 4 Scout
Cost Differences
Llama 4 Scout costs less than Claude Opus 4
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Claude Opus 4 | Llama 4 Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | Meta (via Together AI) |
| Input Price | $15.00/1M tokens | $0.08/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $75.00/1M tokens | $0.30/1M tokens |
| Context Window | 200,000 tokens | 10,000,000 tokens |
| Max Output | 32,000 tokens | 32,768 tokens |
| Category | flagship | efficient |
| Capabilities | textvisioncodereasoning | textvisioncode |
| Release Date | 5/14/2025 | 4/5/2025 |
Claude Opus 4 vs Llama 4 Scout: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between Claude Opus 4 and Llama 4 Scout depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. Llama 4 Scout is the more affordable option at $0.08/1M input tokens — 99% cheaper than Claude Opus 4. Meanwhile, Llama 4 Scout offers a significantly larger context window at 10,000,000 tokens vs 200,000 for Claude Opus 4.
These models come from different providers — Anthropic and Meta (via Together AI) — which means different API ecosystems, SDKs, rate limits, and terms of service. If you're already integrated with Anthropic, switching to Meta (via Together AI)involves migration effort beyond just pricing. Factor in your existing infrastructure when deciding.
These models target different tiers: Claude Opus 4 is a flagship model while Llama 4 Scout is efficient. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Claude Opus 4 is built for complex tasks that require deeper reasoning, while Llama 4 Scout offers better value for routine operations.
Output costs matter too. Claude Opus 4 charges $75.00/1M output tokens vs $0.30 for Llama 4 Scout. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. Llama 4 Scout has the edge here at $0.30/1M output tokens.
Multimodal capabilities: Both models support vision (image understanding), so you can send images alongside text prompts with either option.
Best Use Cases
Choose Claude Opus 4 when:
- • You need more capabilities (reasoning)
- • You're already using Anthropic's API ecosystem
Choose Llama 4 Scout when:
- • Budget is a primary concern
- • You need a larger context window (10,000,000 tokens)
- • You need longer outputs (up to 32,768 tokens)
- • You're already using Meta (via Together AI)'s API ecosystem
- • You're running high-volume, latency-sensitive workloads
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