SmolLM3 3B Base vs Claude Haiku 4.5 (latest)
SmolLM3 3B Base is cheaper on output tokens, while Claude Haiku 4.5 (latest) offers a larger context window. Choose SmolLM3 3B Base or Claude Haiku 4.5 (latest) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | SmolLM3 3B Base | Claude Haiku 4.5 (latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Pioneer | Pioneer |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $1.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $5.00 |
| Context window | 33K | 200K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Jun 2025 | Oct 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.