LFM2.5 2.6B vs Grok 3 Mini
LFM2.5 2.6B is cheaper on output tokens, while Grok 3 Mini offers a larger context window. Choose LFM2.5 2.6B or Grok 3 Mini based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | LFM2.5 2.6B | Grok 3 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | Poe |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $0.30 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.20 | $0.50 |
| Context window | 128K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Apr 2025 |
| Aider Polyglot score | — | 49.3 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1370 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 140 |
FAQ
Is LFM2.5 2.6B or Grok 3 Mini cheaper?
LFM2.5 2.6B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.20 vs $0.50 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, LFM2.5 2.6B or Grok 3 Mini?
Grok 3 Mini has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.