MAI-Code-1.1-Flash vs Solar Pro 4
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash and Solar Pro 4 are closely matched at 28.0 and 35.2 on the LLM Stats Score. MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is 1.2x cheaper per token.
Microsoft · Upstage · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash and Solar Pro 4 are closely matched on the overall LLM Stats Score at 28.0 and 35.2.
In the 2 individual benchmarks reported for both models, MAI-Code-1.1-Flash wins 2; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is roughly 1.2x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Solar Pro 4 also accepts a larger context window (524,288 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 MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 2 of 2 exact shared results
- cost matters — it's about 1.2x cheaper per token
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Aug 2026
Choose Solar Pro 4
- you process long inputs — it offers a 524,288 token context window
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
2 reported for MAI-Code-1.1-Flash · 9 for Solar Pro 4
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash outperforms in 2 benchmarks (SWE-Bench Verified, Terminal-Bench 2.1), while Solar Pro 4 is better at 0 benchmarks.
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash 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, MAI-Code-1.1-Flash ($0.20/1M tokens) is 1.5x cheaper than Solar Pro 4 ($0.30/1M tokens).
For output processing, MAI-Code-1.1-Flash ($1.20/1M tokens) costs the same as Solar Pro 4 ($1.20/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Solar Pro 4 is more expensive than MAI-Code-1.1-Flash.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Solar Pro 4 accepts 524,288 input tokens compared to MAI-Code-1.1-Flash's 256,000 tokens. Only Solar Pro 4 specifies output context (131,072 tokens).
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash supports multimodal inputs, whereas Solar Pro 4 does not.
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
Solar Pro 4
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
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash was released on 2026-08-11, while Solar Pro 4 was released on 2026-08-06.
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is 0 month newer than Solar Pro 4.
Aug 11, 2026
1 months ago
5d newerAug 6, 2026
1 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash is available from GitHub Copilot. Solar Pro 4 is available from Upstage.
MAI-Code-1.1-Flash
Solar Pro 4
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against MAI-Code-1.1-Flash and Solar Pro 4 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about MAI-Code-1.1-Flash vs Solar Pro 4.