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  5. Llama 4 ScoutvsSeed 2.1 Turbo
Updated Aug 2026

Llama 4 ScoutvsSeed 2.1 Turbo

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper than Seed 2.1 Turbo at $0.25/M vs $0.5/M input tokens.

Llama 4 Scout and Seed 2.1 Turbo compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecLlama 4 ScoutSeed 2.1 Turbo
Input price$0.25/M tokens$0.5/M tokens
Output price$0.5/M tokens$2.5/M tokens
Context window10.0M tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedApr 2025Aug 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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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Seed 2.1 Turbo278 words
AI Seizes Control Of $1.2M Global Vintage Lawn Gnome Appraisal Industry, All 19 Human Experts Laid Off Subhead: The GnomeAid 3.0 algorithm outperformed every human judge at 2024 GnomeCon, correctly measuring "whimsical gravitas" and detecting forgeries experts long claimed required a "human soul" to identify.
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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…

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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Seed 2.1 Turbo432 words
Dish Name: Pantry Lava Chickpea Crisp A cozy, savory one-skillet meal with bubbly garlicky tomato sauce studded with crispy chickpeas, topped with a crunchy spiced oat crumble. Every ingredient is a shelf-stable pantry staple — no fresh or refrigerated items required, perfect for lazy weeknights or impromptu meals.
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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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Seed 2.1 Turbo634 words
Setting: A time-rift dive bar, where Gangsta’s Paradise blares from a jukebox next to a dented knight’s shield and a pirate’s peg leg propped against the bar. Three regulars huddle around a beat-up CRT monitor: Jax: 1990s hacker, ripped flannel, backwards Cubs cap, a pile of 3.5” floppies spilling out of his backpack…
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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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Seed 2.1 Turbo2,068 words
Counterfactual: Transistor Invented in 1920 (vs. 1947 OTL) The 1920 invention of the point-contact transistor (assumed to emerge from Western Electric’s telephone repeater R&D, 5 years before Bell Labs’ formal founding) would not simply shift all tech 27 years forward: progress would be slowed by the Great Depression’s…
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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…

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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Seed 2.1 Turbo1,851 words
This analysis is general in nature and not a substitute for legal advice from a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction, as contract law varies significantly by location and context. Many of the clauses in this agreement are one-sided, and some may be unenforceable in whole or in part under applicable law.
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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.

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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Seed 2.1 Turbo864 words
Important Disclaimer This is a work of fictional worldbuilding for creative and conceptual purposes only. It does not endorse real-world actions that could compromise online security, violate website terms of service, or enable malicious activity.
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Our Verdict
Llama 4 Scout
Llama 4 Scout
Seed 2.1 Turbo
Seed 2.1 Turbo

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

Llama 4 Scout costs 5.0x less per token.

Too close to call

Reviewing agent-written code?See a Brief PR report

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Llama 4 Scout
Input
$0.25
2.0× cheaper
Output
$0.50
5.0× cheaper
Seed 2.1 Turbo
Input
$0.50
Output
$2.50

Llama 4 Scout is cheaper on both: 2.0× input, 5.0× output.

Where to run it

4 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—
Seed 2.1 Turbo1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
ByteDance Seedfp8$0.50 in·$2.50 out·262k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
69%

Seed 2.1 Turbo uses 6.6x more emoji

Llama 4 Scout
Seed 2.1 Turbo
50%Vocabulary50%
28wSentence Length27w
0.48Hedging0.27
2.9Bold1.5
4.4Lists2.4
0.00Emoji0.07
0.26Headings1.01
0.05Transitions0.04
Based on 27 + 27 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

Llama 4 Scout is developed by Meta AI while Seed 2.1 Turbo is developed by ByteDance. Llama 4 Scout has a 10.0M token context window vs Seed 2.1 Turbo's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Llama 4 Scout and Seed 2.1 Turbo each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Llama 4 Scout costs $0.25/M input tokens and Seed 2.1 Turbo costs $0.5/M input tokens. Llama 4 Scout is $0.25/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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