Model comparison
Compare Claude Sonnet 5 and Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent Beta using the same provider-sourced text & reasoning rubric. No mystery score and no invented benchmark ranking.
Facts checked September 14, 2026
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| Model | Access | Estimated total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 5Anthropic | Anthropic | $0.017 |
| Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent BetaSpaceXAI | SpaceXAI | No reviewed rate |
Quick take
A lower-priced Claude option for everyday coding, writing and tool-assisted work.
Migration from older Sonnet versions needs testing: thinking settings and tokenization have changed.
A specialist Grok model that sends several AI agents to investigate a difficult question in parallel, then combines their work into one researched answer.
This is a beta product, not the newest general-purpose Grok. Its interface may change, and built-in searches or code runs can add cost beyond the headline token price.
Compare the published facts
Values use each provider's own published units and limits. A blank means the provider did not publish a directly comparable value in the sources reviewed.
| Text & reasoning | Claude Sonnet 5 | Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent Beta |
|---|---|---|
| Context windowMaximum combined prompt and working context documented by the provider. | 1M tokens | 1,000,000 tokens |
| Maximum outputProvider-published response limit, where available. | 128K tokens | Not published |
| Knowledge cutoffLatest reliable knowledge date explicitly published by the model provider. Search and connected tools can retrieve newer information but do not change the model's built-in cutoff. | January 2026 | Not published |
| Input priceCurrent standard list price per million input tokens unless noted. | $2 / 1M | $1.25 / 1M |
| Output priceCurrent standard list price per million output tokens unless noted. | $10 / 1M | $2.50 / 1M |
| InputsMedia types accepted by the listed model endpoint. | Text, image | Text, image |
| Tools & agentsSelected native tools and agent-building capabilities, not an exhaustive list. | Tool use, agents, vision, coding workflows | 4–16 agents; functions, web/X, code, collections |
How to choose
Start with the job you need to complete, then validate cost, access, and policy details on your exact provider route.
Anthropic does not train on API data without express permission. Retention depends on the API feature, account agreement and cloud provider.
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SpaceXAI says API inputs and outputs are not used for training without explicit permission. Requests are encrypted and retained for 30 days by default; team-level zero data retention is available with feature tradeoffs.
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Frequently asked questions
Claude Sonnet 5: A lower-priced Claude option for everyday coding, writing and tool-assisted work. Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent Beta: A specialist Grok model that sends several AI agents to investigate a difficult question in parallel, then combines their work into one researched answer.
Consider Claude Sonnet 5 when your priority is Coding assistants. Consider Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent Beta when your priority is Deep research with several lines of inquiry. Test both with your own data and provider route before committing.
No. This comparison aligns provider-published facts for the Text & reasoning category. It does not claim a universal winner or combine incompatible third-party benchmark scores.
