Model Comparison
GPT-5.4 vs Claude Haiku 4.5Which is better in 2026?
GPT-5.4 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Claude Haiku 4.5 is 2.8x cheaper per token.
Verdict: GPT-5.4 vs Claude Haiku 4.5 — which is better?
GPT-5.4 (by OpenAI) and Claude Haiku 4.5 (by Anthropic) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
GPT-5.4 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GPQA, Tau2 Telecom), while Claude Haiku 4.5 is better at 0 benchmarks. GPT-5.4 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, Claude Haiku 4.5 is roughly 2.8x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GPT-5.4 also accepts a larger context window (1,000,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose GPT-5.4 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 2 of 2 shared benchmarks
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,000,000 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Mar 2026
Choose Claude Haiku 4.5 if…
- cost matters — it's about 2.8x cheaper per token
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GPT-5.4 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GPQA, Tau2 Telecom), while Claude Haiku 4.5 is better at 0 benchmarks.
GPT-5.4 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GPT-5.4 ($2.50/1M tokens) is 2.5x more expensive than Claude Haiku 4.5 ($1.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-5.4 ($15.00/1M tokens) is 3.0x more expensive than Claude Haiku 4.5 ($5.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-5.4 is more expensive than Claude Haiku 4.5.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-5.4 accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to Claude Haiku 4.5's 200,000 tokens. GPT-5.4 can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while Claude Haiku 4.5 is limited to 64,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both GPT-5.4 and Claude Haiku 4.5 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-5.4
Claude Haiku 4.5
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.
Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.
Proprietary
Closed source
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-5.4 was released on 2026-03-05, while Claude Haiku 4.5 was released on 2025-10-15.
GPT-5.4 is 5 months newer than Claude Haiku 4.5.
Mar 5, 2026
3 months ago
4mo newerOct 15, 2025
7 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Claude Haiku 4.5 has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-02-01, while GPT-5.4's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Claude Haiku 4.5's training data extends to 2025-02-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without GPT-5.4's cutoff date.
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Feb 2025
Provider Availability
GPT-5.4 is available from OpenAI. Claude Haiku 4.5 is available from Anthropic, Vertex AI.
GPT-5.4
Claude Haiku 4.5
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GPT-5.4
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Claude Haiku 4.5
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about GPT-5.4 vs Claude Haiku 4.5.