Model Comparison

Claude Opus 4.6Grok 3 Mini
Let's see who can write code better - Claude Opus 4.6 or Grok 3 Mini

Model Information

Claude Opus 4.6

Anthropic

Description

Latest flagship Claude model with breakthrough coding and agentic capabilities

Specifications

Context Window200K
Max Output16K
ReleasedFeb 2026
API

Pricing (per 1M)

In / Out
$5/ $25

Key Features

Breakthrough reasoningAdvanced agentic codingComplex problem solvingMulti-language supportVision capabilities

Strengths

  • State-of-the-art coding performance
  • Superior agentic task handling
  • Excellent at long-horizon tasks
  • Most capable Claude model to date

Weaknesses

  • Premium pricing
  • Slower response times
  • Overkill for simple tasks

Agent Support

No known agents

Grok 3 Mini

xAI

Description

Efficient and cost-effective version of Grok 3

Specifications

Context Window128K
Max Output8K
ReleasedNov 2024
API

Pricing (per 1M)

In / Out
$0.3/ $0.5

Key Features

Cost-effectiveFast inferenceGood performance

Strengths

  • Very affordable
  • Fast responses
  • Good value for money

Weaknesses

  • Reduced capabilities vs full Grok 3
  • Smaller context window

Agent Support