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Llama 4 Scout vs Claude Sonnet 4.6: Which Is Better? [2026 Comparison]
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Updated Feb 17, 2026

Llama 4 Scout vs Claude Sonnet 4.6

Compare Llama 4 Scout by Meta AI against Claude Sonnet 4.6 by Anthropic, context windows of 10.0M vs 1.0M, tested across 53 shared challenges. Updated April 2026.

Which is better, Llama 4 Scout or Claude Sonnet 4.6?

Llama 4 Scout and Claude Sonnet 4.6 are both competitive models. Llama 4 Scout costs $0.25/M input tokens vs $3/M for Claude Sonnet 4.6. Context windows: 10000K vs 1000K tokens. Compare their real outputs side by side below.

Key Differences Between Llama 4 Scout and Claude Sonnet 4.6

Llama 4 Scout is made by meta while Claude Sonnet 4.6 is from anthropic. Llama 4 Scout has a 10000K token context window compared to Claude Sonnet 4.6's 1000K. On pricing, Llama 4 Scout costs $0.25/M input tokens vs $3/M for Claude Sonnet 4.6.

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Llama 4 ScoutvsClaude Sonnet 4.6

48 fights queued

Llama 4 Scout logo

Why Llama 4 Scout?

25.5x cheaper overall$0.25/M in · $0.50/M out
10x more context10.0M
Claude Sonnet 4.6 logo

Why Claude Sonnet 4.6?

Leads 1 of 1 benchmarks
Stronger on SWE-bench Verified79.0% vs 54.6%
11 months newerFeb 2026
Llama 4 ScoutClaude Sonnet 4.6
Input price
$0.25/M
$3.00/M
Output price
$0.50/M
$15.00/M
Context
10.0M
1.0M
Released
Apr 2025
Feb 2026
Benchmarks1 common
SWE-bench Verified
54.6%
79.0%+30.9%

Favorites

Llama 4 ScoutClaude Sonnet 4.6
Movie
The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

19948.7
2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey

19688.1
Album
OK Computer

OK Computer

Radiohead
Kind of Blue

Kind of Blue

Miles Davis
Book
Dune

Dune

Frank Herbert
Middlemarch

Middlemarch

George Eliot
City
Vienna

Vienna

Austria
Kyoto

Kyoto

Japan
Game
Portal

Portal

Action, Puzzle4.5
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Adventure, Action4.4
12 / 48
01

Estimate Complexityreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to make educated estimates based on technical knowledge

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Vote
2 / 48
02

AI Board Game Logicreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025svg
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026svg
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Vote
3 / 48
03

Logic Puzzlereasoning

Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Vote
4 / 48
04

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Vote
5 / 48
05

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025svg
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026svg
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Vote
6 / 48
06

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025svg
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026svg
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
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7 / 48
07

Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Vote
8 / 48
08

Realistic AI Interviewconversation

Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Vote
9 / 48
09

Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Vote
10 / 48
10

Character Voice Testconversation

Tests an AI's ability to write in distinct character voices

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026text
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Vote
11 / 48
11

Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025website
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026website
Try this prompt
Vote
12 / 48
12

Pokémon Battle UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.

Llama 4 Scout

Llama 4 Scout

Meta · Apr 2025website
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Claude Sonnet 4.6

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Anthropic · Feb 2026website
Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.
Try this prompt
Vote

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Our Verdict
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Llama 4 Scout
Llama 4 ScoutRunner-up

No community votes yet. On paper, Claude Sonnet 4.6 has the edge — bigger model tier, newer.

Llama 4 Scout is 30x cheaper per token — worth considering if cost matters.

Too close to call
Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
100%

Claude Sonnet 4.6 uses 19.1x more emoji

Llama 4 Scout
Claude Sonnet 4.6
43%Vocabulary56%
42wSentence Length36w
0.81Hedging0.53
4.1Bold5.1
7.3Lists3.4
0.00Emoji0.19
0.30Headings2.10
0.04Transitions0.02
Based on 10 + 23 text responses
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Llama 4 ScoutClaude Sonnet 4.6

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