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  5. Gemini 2.5 Pro ExperimentalvsLlama 4 Scout
Updated Apr 2025

Gemini 2.5 Pro ExperimentalvsLlama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper than Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental at $0.25/M vs $1/M input tokens.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental and Llama 4 Scout compared across 42 shared prompts
SpecGemini 2.5 Pro ExperimentalLlama 4 Scout
Input price$1/M tokens$0.25/M tokens
Output price$2/M tokens$0.5/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens10.0M tokens
ParametersNot disclosed17B active (109B total)
WeightsClosedOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMar 2025Apr 2025
SWE-bench Verified63.8%54.6%
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 42 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental949 words
Okay, let's simulate this. Imagine it's late 2025. AI has continued its rapid advancement. Large Language Models are more integrated, generative AI is commonplace, and debates about AGI and ethics are fierce. By some unexplained, hypothetical means, Steve Jobs is available for an exclusive interview.
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Llama 4 Scout660 words
Setting: A sleek, minimalist conference room at Apple HQ in Cupertino, California. Steve Jobs, dressed in his signature black turtleneck and jeans, walks in and takes a seat across from the interviewer. Interviewer: Steve, thanks for taking the time to speak with me today.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental531 words
Okay, here's a 3-minute routine focusing on observation and relatable absurdity, steering clear of puns. Imagine this delivered with slightly nervous energy, building confidence. (Steps onto stage, adjusts mic nervously) Alright, hey everyone! How we doing tonight? Good? Good to hear.
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Llama 4 Scout378 words
Here's a revised 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns: (stage presence, confident tone) You know what's wild? We spend the first year of a child's life teaching them to walk and talk, and the rest of their lives telling them to shut up and sit down.
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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental1,177 words
Okay, here is a conversation exploring that complex topic. Setting: Professor Anya Sharma's sparsely decorated university office. A high-resolution monitor displays the interface of "Nexus," an advanced AI model. Characters: Professor Anya Sharma: A leading scholar in AI Ethics, mid-50s, thoughtful and measured.
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Llama 4 Scout636 words
Setting: A conference room at a university, with a table and chairs in the center. The AI ethics professor, Dr. Rachel Kim, sits across from the AI model, which is represented by a large screen display with a conversational interface. Dr. Kim: Good morning, Lambda. I'm glad we could have this conversation.
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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…

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental349 words
Okay, here's a simple and surprisingly satisfying savory dish using just 7 common pantry staples! Dish Name: Golden Pantry Pasta This dish uses basic ingredients to create a comforting, garlicky, and slightly creamy pasta sauce with added protein from chickpeas.
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Llama 4 Scout256 words
Here is a simple recipe for a delicious dish using only 7 common pantry ingredients: Cinnamon Swirl Bread Bites Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven…
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental1,302 words
Of course. Here is a design for an innovative, multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. Dish Title: "Umami of the Abyss" Conceptual Narrative This dish is a meditation on the hidden treasures of the world's dark, quiet places.
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Llama 4 Scout843 words
Dish Name: "Terra Verde" - A Harmonious Convergence of Land and Sea Conceptual Narrative: Inspired by the Mediterranean landscape, "Terra Verde" is a symphony of flavors and textures that brings together the earthy richness of the land with the brininess of the sea.
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental1,539 words
Of course. This is an extremely one-sided contract that heavily favors the Client. A contractor signing this as-is would be taking on an immense and unreasonable amount of risk. Here is a clause-by-clause analysis of the exploitable terms, with suggested modifications and the legal reasoning behind them.
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Llama 4 Scout1,154 words
Analysis of Potentially Exploitative Clauses and Suggested Modifications The provided Software Consulting Agreement contains several clauses that could be exploited against the Contractor. Below, we identify these clauses, suggest specific modifications, and provide the legal reasoning behind these suggestions.
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Our Verdict
Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental
Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental
Llama 4 Scout
Llama 4 ScoutRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental has the edge: bigger model tier.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental wins Image Generation and Web Design. Llama 4 Scout costs 4.0x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental
Input
$1.00
Output
$2.00
Llama 4 Scout
Input
$0.25
4.0× cheaper
Output
$0.50
4.0× cheaper

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on both: 4.0× input, 4.0× output.

Where to run it

5 hosts, cheapest first

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Google Vertex AI$1.25 in·$10.00 out·1M·99% upGoogle AI Studio$1.25 in·$10.00 out·1M·98.5% up
Llama 4 Scout3 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp8$0.10 in·$0.30 out·328k·99.9% upNNovitabf16$0.18 in·$0.59 out·131k·99.9% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.25 in·$0.70 out·1.3M—

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 26 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
58%

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental uses 3.8x more transitions

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental
Llama 4 Scout
54%Vocabulary50%
15wSentence Length28w
0.35Hedging0.48
5.6Bold2.9
3.9Lists4.4
0.00Emoji0.00
0.39Headings0.26
0.17Transitions0.05
Based on 18 + 27 text responses
Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental is developed by Google AI while Llama 4 Scout is developed by Meta AI. Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental has a 1.0M token context window vs Llama 4 Scout's 10.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 42 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental and Llama 4 Scout each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 42 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental costs $1/M input tokens and Llama 4 Scout costs $0.25/M input tokens. Llama 4 Scout is $0.75/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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