Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 10 Oct 2026
Llama 4 Scout alternatives: 15 models in or near grid C6
The closest model to Llama 4 Scout on the atlas is GPT-6 Luna, in the same square, at $0.10 per 1M input tokens against Llama 4 Scout’s . 1 of the 15 nearest models is cheaper on input; the cheapest is Qwen3.7 Flash at $0.03. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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ModelsAtlas. “Llama 4 Scout alternatives: 15 models in or near grid C6”. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. https://modelsatlas.com/models/meta/llama-4-scout/alternatives
Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDC62 modelsGPT-5.6 Luna and GPT-6 Luna
Neighbouring squaresGRIDC512 modelsClaude Haiku 5.5, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite and 9 more
Llama 4 ScoutIts 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (3 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDB5 | <$0.10 | 1M | Qwen3.7 Flash |
| GRIDC5 | $0.10–0.30 | 1M | Claude Haiku 5.5, Muse Spark 1.2 Contributor, Muse Spark 1.3 Contributor, Qwen3.8 Flash, Qwen3.8 Omni Flash, Llama 4 Maverick, Qwen3.6 Flash, MiniMax-01, DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision Exp, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite, Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Preview, Qwen-Plus |
| GRIDC6 | $0.10–0.30 | >1M | Llama 4 Scout, GPT-6 Luna, GPT-5.6 Luna |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs Llama 4 Scout | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Llama 4 ScoutMeta · the model you’re replacing | GRIDC6 | Baseline | $0.10 | — | $0.30 | 1.31M | |
| 1 | GPT-6 LunaOpenAI | GRIDC6 | Same square, same input price | $0.10 | same | $0.50 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 2 | GPT-5.6 LunaOpenAI | GRIDC6 | Same square, 100% pricier input | $0.20 | +100% | $1.20 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 3 | Claude Haiku 5.5Anthropic | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, same input price | $0.10 | same | $0.50 | 1M | Compare → |
| 4 | Muse Spark 1.2 ContributorMeta | GRIDC5 | Same maker, neighbouring square C5, same input price | $0.10 | same | $0.20 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 5 | Muse Spark 1.3 ContributorMeta | GRIDC5 | Same maker, neighbouring square C5, same input price | $0.10 | same | $0.20 | 1.05M | Compare → |
| 6 | Qwen3.8 FlashQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 50% pricier input | $0.15 | +50% | $0.47 | 1M | Compare → |
| 7 | Qwen3.8 Omni FlashQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 50% pricier input | $0.15 | +50% | $0.47 | 1M | |
| 8 | Llama 4 MaverickMeta | GRIDC5 | Same maker, neighbouring square C5, 87% pricier input | $0.19 | +87% | $0.65 | 1.05M | |
| 9 | Qwen3.6 FlashQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 87% pricier input | $0.19 | +87% | $1.13 | 1M | |
| 10 | MiniMax-01MiniMax | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 100% pricier input | $0.20 | +100% | $1.10 | 1M | |
| 11 | DeepSeek V4 Flash Vision ExpDeepSeek | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 116% pricier input | $0.22 | +116% | $0.65 | 1.05M | |
| 12 | Gemini 3.1 Flash LiteGoogle | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 150% pricier input | $0.25 | +150% | $1.50 | 1.05M | |
| 13 | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite PreviewGoogle | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 150% pricier input | $0.25 | +150% | $1.50 | 1.05M | |
| 14 | Qwen-PlusQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDC5 | Neighbouring square C5, 160% pricier input | $0.26 | +160% | $0.78 | 1M | |
| 15 | Qwen3.7 FlashQwen (Alibaba) | GRIDB5 | 2 squares away (B5), 70% cheaper input | $0.03 | −70% | $0.13 | 1M |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grok 4.20xAI | $1.25 | 2M | |
| Grok 4.20 Multi-AgentxAI | $1.25 | 2M |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare Llama 4 Scout head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to Llama 4 Scout?
GPT-6 Luna ranks first: same square, same input price. Input is $0.10 per 1M tokens against $0.10 for Llama 4 Scout. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to Llama 4 Scout?
Qwen3.7 Flash at $0.03 per 1M input tokens, 70% less than Llama 4 Scout, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to Llama 4 Scout?
None of the 15 closest is marked open-weight in our records.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
None of the 15 closest holds more than Llama 4 Scout's 1.31M.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from Llama 4 Scout's square C6: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what Llama 4 Scout does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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