Grok 4 vs Llama 4 Maverick
Compare xAI and Meta (via Together AI) AI models
Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)
Grok 4
Llama 4 Maverick
Cost Differences
Llama 4 Maverick costs less than Grok 4
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Grok 4 | Llama 4 Maverick |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | Meta (via Together AI) |
| Input Price | $3.00/1M tokens | $0.27/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $15.00/1M tokens | $0.85/1M tokens |
| Context Window | 256,000 tokens | 1,000,000 tokens |
| Max Output | 131,072 tokens | 65,536 tokens |
| Category | reasoning | flagship |
| Capabilities | textvisionreasoningcode | textvisioncode |
| Release Date | 7/9/2025 | 4/5/2025 |
Grok 4 vs Llama 4 Maverick: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between Grok 4 and Llama 4 Maverick depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. Llama 4 Maverick is the more affordable option at $0.27/1M input tokens — 91% cheaper than Grok 4. Meanwhile, Llama 4 Maverick offers a significantly larger context window at 1,000,000 tokens vs 256,000 for Grok 4.
These models come from different providers — xAI and Meta (via Together AI) — which means different API ecosystems, SDKs, rate limits, and terms of service. If you're already integrated with xAI, switching to Meta (via Together AI)involves migration effort beyond just pricing. Factor in your existing infrastructure when deciding.
These models target different tiers: Grok 4 is a reasoning model while Llama 4 Maverick is flagship. This means they're optimized for different workloads. Grok 4 is built for complex tasks that require deeper reasoning, while Llama 4 Maverick offers better value for routine operations.
Output costs matter too. Grok 4 charges $15.00/1M output tokens vs $0.85 for Llama 4 Maverick. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. Llama 4 Maverick has the edge here at $0.85/1M 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 Grok 4 when:
- • You need more capabilities (reasoning)
- • You need longer outputs (up to 131,072 tokens)
- • You're already using xAI's API ecosystem
Choose Llama 4 Maverick when:
- • Budget is a primary concern
- • You need a larger context window (1,000,000 tokens)
- • You're already using Meta (via Together AI)'s API ecosystem
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