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Moondream 3 Preview vs Claude Opus 5

Moondream 3 Preview is 12× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Claude Opus 5 accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Moondream 3 PreviewClaude Opus 5
ProviderMoondreamAnthropic
Input $/1M$0.300$5.00
Output $/1M$2.50$25.00
Blended $/1M$0.850$10.00
Context window32K1M
Max output4K128K
ReleasedOct 2026Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Moondream 3 Preview if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.850 vs $10.00 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose Claude Opus 5 if…
  • Larger context window (1M)
FAQ
Which is better, Moondream 3 Preview or Claude Opus 5?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Moondream 3 Preview and Claude Opus 5, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Moondream 3 Preview cheaper than Claude Opus 5?
Moondream 3 Preview is cheaper: $0.850 versus $10.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.300 vs $5.00. Output alone: $2.50 vs $25.00.
What context windows do Moondream 3 Preview and Claude Opus 5 have?
Moondream 3 Preview: 32,000 tokens. Claude Opus 5: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Moondream 3 Preview and Claude Opus 5?
Moondream 3 Preview is made by Moondream. Claude Opus 5 is made by Anthropic.
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