Vikasit 3 Max vs claude-opus-4-8
claude-opus-4-8 is a top-tier frontier model; Vikasit 3 Max is our most capable model at a dramatically lower price. Opus leads on the very hardest tasks. Vikasit 3 Max gives you near-flagship capability for routine high-end work at roughly a tenth of the output cost.
Pricing comparison
| Metric | Vikasit 3 Max | claude-opus-4-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($ / 1M tokens) | $0.81 | $5.00 |
| Output ($ / 1M tokens) | $2.85 | $25.00 |
| Blended (3:1 in:out) | $1.32 | $10.00 |
| OpenAI-compatible API | Yes | Yes |
Prices are per 1M tokens in USD. Blended cost assumes a 3:1 input-to-output token ratio, a common pattern for chat and generation workloads. Actual cost depends on your traffic. Vikasit 3 Max is available through the Vikasit Inference API.
Choose Vikasit 3 Max when
- You want strong high-end capability without frontier pricing
- Cost per request matters even on your best model
- Most of your hard tasks don't need the absolute frontier
Choose claude-opus-4-8 when
- You need the single most capable model available
- Stakes justify maximum quality regardless of cost
- The hardest reasoning and long-context tasks
Quick start with Vikasit 3 Max
Call Vikasit 3 Max through the OpenAI-compatible Vikasit Inference API at https://api.vikasit.ai/v1. Change two lines in your existing OpenAI code — the base URL and your key.
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.vikasit.ai/v1",
api_key="sk-vikasit-...",
)
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model="vikasit-3-max",
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}],
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)FAQ
Is Vikasit 3 Max cheaper than claude-opus-4-8?
Per 1M tokens, Vikasit 3 Max costs $0.81 input / $2.85 output, while claude-opus-4-8 costs $5.00 input / $25.00 output. On output tokens — which usually dominate generation cost — Vikasit 3 Max is the cheaper option.
Can I call Vikasit 3 Max with the OpenAI SDK?
Yes. The Vikasit Inference API is OpenAI-compatible. Point any OpenAI SDK at https://api.vikasit.ai/v1 with your Vikasit API key and set the model id — chat completions, streaming, and tool calls all work.
Should I choose Vikasit 3 Max or claude-opus-4-8?
claude-opus-4-8 is a top-tier frontier model; Vikasit 3 Max is our most capable model at a dramatically lower price. Opus leads on the very hardest tasks. Vikasit 3 Max gives you near-flagship capability for routine high-end work at roughly a tenth of the output cost.
Start with Vikasit 3 Max
Get an API key and 2M free tokens a day on Vikasit Nova. Pay-as-you-go, no minimums, OpenAI-compatible.