Claude Mythos 5.1 vs LongCat-2.5
Claude Mythos 5.1 and LongCat-2.5 are closely matched at 44.1 and 50.0 on the LLM Stats Score. LongCat-2.5 is 38.1x cheaper per token.
Anthropic · Meituan · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
Claude Mythos 5.1 and LongCat-2.5 are closely matched on the overall LLM Stats Score at 44.1 and 50.0.
In the 1 individual benchmarks reported for both models, Claude Mythos 5.1 wins 1; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, LongCat-2.5 is roughly 38.1x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
LongCat-2.5 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose Claude Mythos 5.1
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 1 of 1 exact shared results
Choose LongCat-2.5
- cost matters — it's about 38.1x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Nov 2026
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
1 reported for Claude Mythos 5.1 · 23 for LongCat-2.5
Claude Mythos 5.1 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (Terminal-Bench 4.0), while LongCat-2.5 is better at 0 benchmarks.
Claude Mythos 5.1 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Claude Mythos 5.1 ($10.00/1M tokens) is 33.3x more expensive than LongCat-2.5 ($0.30/1M tokens).
For output processing, Claude Mythos 5.1 ($50.00/1M tokens) is 41.7x more expensive than LongCat-2.5 ($1.20/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Claude Mythos 5.1 is more expensive than LongCat-2.5.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
LongCat-2.5 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Claude Mythos 5.1's 1,000,000 tokens. LongCat-2.5 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while Claude Mythos 5.1 is limited to 128,000 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both Claude Mythos 5.1 and LongCat-2.5 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Claude Mythos 5.1
LongCat-2.5
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Claude Mythos 5.1 was released on 2026-09-01, while LongCat-2.5 was released on 2026-11-01.
LongCat-2.5 is 2 months newer than Claude Mythos 5.1.
Sep 1, 2026
2 months ago
Nov 1, 2026
6 days ago
2mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
Claude Mythos 5.1 is available from Anthropic. LongCat-2.5 is available from Meituan.
Claude Mythos 5.1
LongCat-2.5
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Claude Mythos 5.1 and LongCat-2.5 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about Claude Mythos 5.1 vs LongCat-2.5.