Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Reka Flash 3 | Llama 4 Maverick |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.2 | $0.35 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.8 | $0.85 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Reka Flash 3 is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.35/M tokens vs $0.47/M for Llama 4 Maverick.
Llama 4 Maverick wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Reka Flash 3. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Llama 4 Maverick generates tokens faster at 109 tok/s vs 99 tok/s. However, Llama 4 Maverick has lower time-to-first-token (0.66s vs 1.39s).
Choose based on your priorities: Reka Flash 3 for lower cost, Llama 4 Maverick for stronger benchmark performance, and Llama 4 Maverick for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.