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Moondream 3 Preview vs Grok 4.6
Moondream 3 Preview is 3.5× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Grok 4.6 accepts the larger context window (500K).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Moondream 3 Preview | Grok 4.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Moondream | SpaceXAI |
| Input $/1M | $0.300 | $2.00 |
| Output $/1M | $2.50 | $6.00 |
| Blended $/1M | $0.850 | $3.00 |
| Context window | 32K | 500K |
| Max output | 4K | 450K |
| Released | Oct 2026 | Aug 2026 |
| Licence | Open weights | Proprietary |
Choose Moondream 3 Preview if…
- Costs less per token — $0.850 vs $3.00 blended
- Open weights — self-hostable
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
Choose Grok 4.6 if…
- Larger context window (500K)
FAQ
Which is better, Moondream 3 Preview or Grok 4.6?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Moondream 3 Preview and Grok 4.6, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Moondream 3 Preview cheaper than Grok 4.6?
Moondream 3 Preview is cheaper: $0.850 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.300 vs $2.00. Output alone: $2.50 vs $6.00.
What context windows do Moondream 3 Preview and Grok 4.6 have?
Moondream 3 Preview: 32,000 tokens. Grok 4.6: 500,000 tokens.
Who makes Moondream 3 Preview and Grok 4.6?
Moondream 3 Preview is made by Moondream. Grok 4.6 is made by SpaceXAI.
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