Claude Opus 4.6 vs LongCat-Flash-Lite: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Claude Opus 4.6 | LongCat-Flash-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Anthropic | Meituan |
| Release Date | February 4, 2026 | February 4, 2026 |
| Parameters | — | 69B |
| Multimodal | Yes | No |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | — |
| Context (output) | 128K | — |
| Input Price / 1M | $5.00 | — |
| Output Price / 1M | $25.00 | — |
| Average Score | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| TAU2 Telecom | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| GPQA | 0.9 | 0.7 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
Claude Opus 4.6
LongCat-Flash-Lite
TAU2 Telecom1.0 vs 0.7
1.0
0.7
GPQA0.9 vs 0.7
0.9
0.7
Verdict
Both models show equal results — the choice depends on your specific use case.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: Claude Opus 4.6 — 0.8, LongCat-Flash-Lite — 0.8.
Recency
Both models were released around the same time: 2/4/2026 and 2/4/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Claude Opus 4.6 or LongCat-Flash-Lite?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Claude Opus 4.6 or LongCat-Flash-Lite?
API pricing data is available on the individual model pages.
Which has a larger context window — Claude Opus 4.6 or LongCat-Flash-Lite?
Context window data is available on the individual model pages.
The Claude Opus 4.6 and LongCat-Flash-Lite comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Claude Opus 4.6 or LongCat-Flash-Lite page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.