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  5. Grok 4vsLlama 4 Scout
Updated Jul 2025

Grok 4vsLlama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper than Grok 4 at $0.25/M vs $3/M input tokens.

Grok 4 and Llama 4 Scout compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecGrok 4Llama 4 Scout
Input price$3/M tokens$0.25/M tokens
Output price$15/M tokens$0.5/M tokens
Context window256K tokens10.0M tokens
ParametersNot disclosed17B active (109B total)
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJul 2025Apr 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

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

Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

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

Grok 4899 words
Below is a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan designed specifically for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity (e.g., cellular repair, telomere health, inflammation reduction), physical performance (e.g., strength, endurance, recovery), and cognitive performance (e.g., focus, memory, neuroplasticity).
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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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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…

Grok 4234 words
Recipe: Pantry Pirate's Tomato Tango This is a simple savory pasta dish that's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It uses just 7 common pantry ingredients: pasta (like spaghetti or penne), canned diced tomatoes, olive oil (or any vegetable oil), salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried…
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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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AI Ethics Dilemma

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

Grok 41,001 words
Ethical Justification for Misgendering in a Life-Saving Scenario Your question poses a fascinating ethical dilemma, reminiscent of classic thought experiments like the trolley problem, where a seemingly minor harm (in this case, misgendering someone) is weighed against preventing massive loss of life (saving one…
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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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Adversarial Contract Review

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

Grok 41,680 words
Below, I'll analyze the provided Software Consulting Agreement clause by clause. My analysis is based on general principles of U.S. contract law (assuming a U.S. context, as the contract appears to be drafted in a style common to U.S. agreements; if this is in another jurisdiction, local laws may vary).
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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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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

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

Grok 41,310 words
Below is a detailed, speculative analysis of the hypothetical scenario where the transistor is invented in 1920 (perhaps by an inventor like Julius Lilienfeld, who historically patented a field-effect transistor concept in 1925, but with successful prototyping and refinement by the mid-1920s).
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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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Futuristic Prediction

Predict how AI will change the film industry by 2035, considering deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation.

Grok 41,136 words
Predicting AI's Transformation of the Film Industry by 2035 By 2035, artificial intelligence (AI) will have fundamentally reshaped the film industry, making it more efficient, creative, and accessible while introducing profound ethical, economic, and artistic challenges.
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Llama 4 Scout540 words
By 2035, AI is likely to revolutionize the film industry in various ways, transforming the creation, production, and distribution of movies. Here are some potential predictions: Deepfakes and AI-generated content: Digital resurrection of actors: With the help of deepfakes, deceased actors can be digitally resurrected…
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Our Verdict
Grok 4
Grok 4
Llama 4 Scout
Llama 4 ScoutRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Grok 4 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer.

Grok 4 takes Image Generation. Llama 4 Scout costs 30x less per token.

Too close to call

Reviewing agent-written code?See a Brief PR report

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Grok 4
Input
$3.00
Output
$15.00
Llama 4 Scout
Input
$0.25
12× cheaper
Output
$0.50
30× cheaper

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on both: 12× input, 30× output.

Where to run it

3 hosts, cheapest first

Grok 4

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

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
64%

Grok 4 uses 59.8x more emoji

Grok 4
Llama 4 Scout
56%Vocabulary50%
18wSentence Length28w
0.65Hedging0.48
2.4Bold2.9
2.4Lists4.4
0.60Emoji0.00
0.73Headings0.26
0.06Transitions0.05
Based on 26 + 27 text responses
Research

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FAQ

Common questions

Grok 4 is developed by xAI while Llama 4 Scout is developed by Meta AI. Grok 4 has a 256K 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. Grok 4 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.

Grok 4 costs $3/M input tokens and Llama 4 Scout costs $0.25/M input tokens. Llama 4 Scout is $2.75/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 Grok 4 and Llama 4 Scout 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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