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  5. Claude Opus 5.5vsGrok 4 Fast (free)
Updated Sep 2026

Claude Opus 5.5vsGrok 4 Fast (free)

Grok 4 Fast (free) is cheaper than Claude Opus 5.5 at $0/M vs $4/M input tokens.

Claude Opus 5.5 and Grok 4 Fast (free) compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecClaude Opus 5.5Grok 4 Fast (free)
Input price$4/M tokensFree
Output price$20/M tokensFree
Context window1.0M tokens2.0M tokens
WeightsClosed—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2026Sep 2025
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Opening lines from every prompt both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Claude Opus 5.5653 words
Your 1-Month Starter Plan for Better Health & Longevity The philosophy: Small, consistent changes beat dramatic overhauls. Each week builds on the last, so by Day 30 you'll have a foundation of habits instead of a burned-out resolution.
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Grok 4 Fast (free)849 words
1-Month Plan for Better Health and Longevity This beginner-friendly plan focuses on three foundational areas: diet, exercise, and sleep. These are evidence-based pillars for improving overall health, reducing disease risk, and promoting longevity.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Claude Opus 5.5300 words
Midnight Silk Noodles Creamy, tangy peanut noodles with a gentle kick, ready faster than takeout. Serves: 2 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes The 7 Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti (or any long noodle) ¼ cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar) 1…
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Grok 4 Fast (free)240 words
Pantry Hero Pasta Primavera This simple, savory one-pot pasta dish transforms basic staples into a flavorful, garlicky tomato sauce that's comforting and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Our Verdict
Claude Opus 5.5
Claude Opus 5.5
Grok 4 Fast (free)
Grok 4 Fast (free)

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Claude Opus 5.5
Input
$4.00
Output
$20.00
Grok 4 Fast (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

4 hosts

Claude Opus 5.54 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Amazon Bedrock$4.00 in·$20.00 out·1M·99.8% upAzure AI Foundry$4.00 in·$20.00 out·1M·100% upAnthropic$4.00 in·$20.00 out·1M·100% upGoogle Vertex AI$4.00 in·$20.00 out·1M·100% up
Grok 4 Fast (free)

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

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Claude Opus 5.5 is developed by Anthropic while Grok 4 Fast (free) is developed by xAI. Claude Opus 5.5 has a 1.0M token context window vs Grok 4 Fast (free)'s 2.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Claude Opus 5.5 and Grok 4 Fast (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 2 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Claude Opus 5.5 costs $4/M input tokens and Grok 4 Fast (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Grok 4 Fast (free) is $4.00/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude Opus 5.5 and Grok 4 Fast (free) across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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