Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Phi 4 leads with 4.1% higher average benchmark score. Llama 4 Scout offers 20.0M more tokens in context window than Phi 4. Both models have similar pricing. Llama 4 Scout supports multimodal inputs. Llama 4 Scout is available on 6 providers. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
Meta
Llama 4 Scout was created as an exploratory variant in the Llama 4 family, designed to investigate new architectures and optimization strategies. Built as part of Meta's commitment to advancing open-source AI, it serves as a testbed for innovations that may inform future model releases.
Microsoft
Phi-4 was introduced as the fourth generation of Microsoft's small language model series, designed to push the boundaries of what compact models can achieve. Built with advanced training techniques and architectural improvements, it demonstrates continued progress in efficient, high-quality language models.
3 months newer

Phi 4
Microsoft
2024-12-12

Llama 4 Scout
Meta
2025-04-05
Cost per million tokens (USD)

Llama 4 Scout

Phi 4
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 5 common benchmarks

Llama 4 Scout

Phi 4
Phi 4
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Llama 4 Scout
DeepInfra
Fireworks
Groq
Lambda
Novita

Llama 4 Scout

Phi 4

Llama 4 Scout

Phi 4
Together

Phi 4
DeepInfra