Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 vs Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash
anthropic vs google
On price, Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.12× that of Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash).
On capability, Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 has the higher intelligence index (43) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 on a budget, or Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 | Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.10 | $0.82 |
| Output /1M | $0.50 | $4.13 |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.20 | $1.65 |
| Context | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Intelligence | 43 | 41 |
| Coding | — | 76 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 241 tok/s | 127 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 or Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash?
On price, Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.12× that of Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash). Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5: $0.1 in / $0.5 out; Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash: $0.825 in / $4.125 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 or Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash?
On capability, Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 has the higher intelligence index (43) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 — vs Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash 76.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 on a budget, or Anthropic: Claude Haiku 5.5 for output quality. Full details below.