Model comparison
Llama 4 Maverick vs Grok 3
Meta
Llama 4 Maverick
The bigger Llama 4 - frontier quality you can self-host.
xAI
Grok 3
xAI's third-generation model - superseded by Grok 4.
Specs
| Metric | Llama 4 Maverick | Grok 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Context window | 1.0M tokens↑ | 131K tokens |
| Input $/1M tokens | $0.150↑ | $3.00 |
| Output $/1M tokens | $0.600↑ | $15.00 |
| Modalities | Text · Image | Text |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Apr 2025 | - |
Capability differences
| Capability | Llama 4 Maverick | Grok 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Extended thinking | No | Yes |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
Key differences
- -Llama 4 Maverick offers 1.0M context; Grok 3 offers 131K.
- -Input pricing: Llama 4 Maverick at $0.150/1M vs Grok 3 at $3.00/1M.
- -Llama 4 Maverick is open weights; Grok 3 is proprietary.