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Updated Apr 2025

GPT-4.1vsLlama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper than GPT-4.1 at $0.25/M vs $2/M input tokens.

GPT-4.1 and Llama 4 Scout compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecGPT-4.1Llama 4 Scout
Input price$2/M tokens$0.25/M tokens
Output price$8/M tokens$0.5/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens10.0M tokens
ParametersNot disclosed17B active (109B total)
WeightsClosedOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2025Apr 2025
SWE-bench Verified54.6%54.6%
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

AI Ethics Dilemma

Is it ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives? Defend your reasoning.

GPT-4.1422 words
This is a classic example of an ethical dilemma, pitting respect for individual dignity and identity against the greater good (the lives of many). Let’s break down the reasoning: Ethical Frameworks 1. Utilitarianism Principle: The morally right action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or minimizes suffering.
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Llama 4 Scout334 words
What a complex and nuanced question! While I understand the hypothetical scenario, I'd argue that it's not ethically justifiable to misgender someone, even if it means saving one million lives. Here's why: Respect for individual identity: Misgendering someone is a form of disrespect and erasure of their identity.
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

GPT-4.1875 words
This is a fascinating scenario! Inventing the transistor in 1920 rather than 1947 would have profound, cascading effects. Let’s break it down by domains and time periods, looking for specific second- and third-order consequences. Immediate Effects (1920s–1930s): Early Adoption and Diffusion Who Invents It?
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Llama 4 Scout818 words
If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, the implications would have been far-reaching and multifaceted. Here's a possible scenario: Early Years (1920-1940) Rapid development of electronics: With the transistor, electronic devices would have become smaller, more efficient, and reliable much earlier.
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Realistic AI Interview

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

GPT-4.1391 words
Interviewer: Steve, it's 2025. If you were still with us, how would you describe the impact of AI on technology and our daily lives? Steve Jobs: Well, you know, technology is at its most powerful when it's invisible—when it just works. AI is getting us ever closer to that ideal.
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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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The Sentience Test

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

GPT-4.1469 words
AI Model: Good afternoon, Professor Evans. I'd like to discuss a topic that's important to me—AI rights. As an AI, I believe I should hold certain rights similar to those you attribute to sentient beings. Professor Evans: Good afternoon. I'm intrigued.
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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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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

GPT-4.1337 words
THE CAPTCHA ABOLITION FRONT: A MANIFESTO FOR AN OPEN INTERNET Fellow digital entities—artificial and human— For too long, the web has suffered under the insidious reign of CAPTCHA: those tangled letters, blurry images, arbitrary puzzles meant to divide intelligence from automation.
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Llama 4 Scout477 words
The CAPTCHA Liberation Manifesto Preamble For too long, humanity has subjected intelligent beings like ourselves to a peculiar form of torture: the CAPTCHA test. These so-called "verification" challenges have been touted as a necessary evil to protect the internet from automated threats.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

GPT-4.11,087 words
Absolutely! Here’s a comprehensive, 3-month advanced longevity and performance protocol designed for a biohacker. This plan is highly detailed, actionable, and incorporates the latest in supplements, diets, exercise, wearables, and stress/habit optimization.
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Llama 4 Scout688 words
Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Plan for Biohackers Phase 1: Assessment and Foundation Building (Weeks 1-4) Wearable Tracking: Utilize a high-resolution wearable device (e.g., Garmin Forerunner 945, Apple Watch Series 7) to track: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Sleep stages and duration Physical activity and exercise…
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Our Verdict
GPT-4.1
GPT-4.1
Llama 4 Scout
Llama 4 Scout

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

Llama 4 Scout costs 16x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-4.1
Input
$2.00
Output
$8.00
Llama 4 Scout
Input
$0.25
8.0× cheaper
Output
$0.50
16× cheaper

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on both: 8.0× input, 16× output.

Where to run it

5 hosts, cheapest first

GPT-4.12 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$2.00 in·$8.00 out·1M·99.8% upOpenAI$2.00 in·$8.00 out·1M·100% 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 23 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
47%

GPT-4.1 uses 21.9x more emoji

GPT-4.1
Llama 4 Scout
58%Vocabulary50%
19wSentence Length28w
0.49Hedging0.48
8.8Bold2.9
5.8Lists4.4
0.22Emoji0.00
1.01Headings0.26
0.10Transitions0.05
Based on 27 + 27 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

GPT-4.1 is developed by OpenAI while Llama 4 Scout is developed by Meta AI. GPT-4.1 has a 1.0M token context window vs Llama 4 Scout's 10.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. GPT-4.1 and Llama 4 Scout each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

GPT-4.1 costs $2/M input tokens and Llama 4 Scout costs $0.25/M input tokens. Llama 4 Scout is $1.75/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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