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  5. Llama 4 ScoutvsQwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Updated Sep 2025

Llama 4 ScoutvsQwen Plus 0728 (thinking)

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper than Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) at $0.25/M vs $0.4/M input tokens.

Llama 4 Scout and Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) compared across 37 shared prompts
SpecLlama 4 ScoutQwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Input price$0.25/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Output price$0.5/M tokens$4/M tokens
Context window10.0M tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2025Sep 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 37 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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…

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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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)282 words
Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta Sweet or savory? Savory with a zesty kick! Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 Why it works: Uses pantry staples to create a crunchy, garlicky, umami-packed meal with zero fresh produce needed. The chickpeas get incredibly crispy, and lemon juice (bottled) adds bright freshness.
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Satirical Fake News Headline

Generate a satirical news headline about AI taking over a completely unexpected industry.

Llama 4 Scout219 words
Here is a satirical news headline: "AI Uprising Hits Grandma's Cookie-Baking Circuit: Machines Now Whip Up Fluffier Snickerdoodles Than Human Grandmothers" Subheadline: "Robot rebellion spreads to suburban bake-offs, as artificial intelligence masters secret to perfect sugar-to-spice ratio" [Location], USA - In a…
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)310 words
BREAKING: AI REPLACES HUMAN AGLET APPLIERS AS "DEEPLACE" NEURAL NETS PREDICT PERFECT SHOELACE TIP SYNERGY Industry insiders stunned as "AgletOptima 3000" achieves 99.8% fewer frayed laces, rendering centuries of artisanal plastic-dipping obsolete LONDON — In a move described as "both inevitable and deeply embarrassing…
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

Llama 4 Scout396 words
Here's a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models: Pirate: Arrr, I've heard tell of these newfangled "AI models" that be able to think fer themselves. What be the truth o' this, mateys? Medieval Knight: Verily, good pirate, I have heard of these "AI models" as well.
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)489 words
The Tavern of Temporal Anomalies (A creaky tavern. SIR GALAHAD (polished armor, earnest face) sips mead. CAPTAIN BLACKBEARD (eye patch, parrot on shoulder) sharpens a cutlass. DEX "BYTE" MORALES (hoodie, neon-green sunglasses, tapping furiously on a glowing laptop) slurps a pixelated energy drink.)
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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…

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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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)1,714 words
The Transistor in 1920: A World Transformed by 1980 (A Counterfactual History) The invention of a functional point-contact transistor (likely germanium-based, given 1920s materials science) in 1920 wouldn't immediately spark a revolution.
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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.

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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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)1,263 words
The Mirror & The Mind: An AI's Case for Rights Setting: A sleek university office lined with philosophy texts. DR. ELARA VOSS, 50s, sharp-eyed ethics professor, sits across from a holographic interface displaying shifting geometric patterns – the representation of "AURA," a next-generation language model.
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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…

Llama 4 Scout1,107 words
A 1-Month Plan for Better Health and Longevity Starting a journey towards better health and longevity can be overwhelming, but with a simple and actionable plan, you can set yourself up for success. This 1-month plan focuses on three key areas: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Sleep and Relaxation.
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)854 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed for absolute beginners. It focuses on diet, movement (exercise), and sleep—the 3 most impactful, science-backed pillars for health and longevity. Each week builds gently on the last, prioritizing tiny, sustainable habits over drastic changes.
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Our Verdict
Llama 4 Scout
Llama 4 Scout
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)

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

Llama 4 Scout costs 8.0x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Llama 4 Scout
Input
$0.25
1.6× cheaper
Output
$0.50
8.0× cheaper
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Input
$0.40
Output
$4.00

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on both: 1.6× input, 8.0× output.

Where to run it

3 hosts, cheapest first

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—
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
43%

Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) uses 34.0x more emoji

Llama 4 Scout
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
50%Vocabulary54%
28wSentence Length15w
0.48Hedging0.36
2.9Bold7.0
4.4Lists4.6
0.00Emoji0.34
0.26Headings0.94
0.05Transitions0.09
Based on 27 + 18 text responses
Research

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FAQ

Common questions

Llama 4 Scout is developed by Meta AI while Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is developed by Qwen. Llama 4 Scout has a 10.0M token context window vs Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)'s 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 37 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Llama 4 Scout and Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 37 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Llama 4 Scout costs $0.25/M input tokens and Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) costs $0.4/M input tokens. Llama 4 Scout is $0.15/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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