Very long inputs
Choose Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent
Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent reads up to 1M tokens per request, against 8k for Tiny Aya Global.
Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent vs Tiny Aya Global: price, context and capabilities
Choose Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent for very long inputs, images as input and the latest release. Choose Tiny Aya Global for self-hosting and data control.
In short
- A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price.
- Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent reads more per request: 1M tokens against 8k.
- Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent is the newer model (March 2026, against Feb 17, 2026).
- Only Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent offers vision, reasoning, tool calling, structured output, prompt caching, batch api.
- Only Tiny Aya Global offers self-hostable.
Which should you choose?
Each answer below comes straight from the published prices, specifications and independent benchmark results.
Self-hosting and data control
Choose Tiny Aya Global
Tiny Aya Global has open weights, so you can run it on your own servers; Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent is only available through its provider.
Images as input
Choose Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent
Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent accepts images as input; Tiny Aya Global does not.
Latest release
Choose Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent
Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent is the newer release (March 2026, against Feb 17, 2026 for Tiny Aya Global).
Specifications side by side
| Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent | Tiny Aya Global | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | xAI | Cohere |
| Category | Language models | Language models |
| Status | Generally available | Generally available |
| Headline price | $1.56 / 1M tokens | No data |
| Input | $1.25 / 1M tokens | No data |
| Output | $2.50 / 1M tokens | No data |
| Cached input | $0.20 / 1M tokens | No data |
| Context window | 1M | 8k |
| Max output | No data | No data |
| Released | March 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Knowledge cutoff | No data | No data |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
| Capabilities | Vision, Reasoning, Tool calling, Structured output, Prompt caching, Batch API | Self-hostable |
| API model id | grok-4.20-multi-agent-0309 | tiny-aya-global |
Benchmarks side by side
Leader in bold.
| Benchmark | Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent | Tiny Aya Global |
|---|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | No data | 30.5% |
| Humanity's Last Exam | No data | 5.2% |
| IFBench (instruction following) | No data | 20.1% |
Independent evaluations by Artificial Analysis, run the same way for every model, at the reasoning setting shown. Percentages unless marked as an index.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent or Tiny Aya Global?
Choose Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent for very long inputs, images as input and the latest release. Choose Tiny Aya Global for self-hosting and data control.
Which is cheaper, Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent or Tiny Aya Global?
A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price.
Which has the larger context window, Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent or Tiny Aya Global?
Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent reads more per request: 1M tokens against 8k.
What is the difference between Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent and Tiny Aya Global?
Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent is made by xAI and Tiny Aya Global by Cohere. A price comparison is not possible: one of them has no comparable published price. Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent reads more per request: 1M tokens against 8k. Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent is the newer model (March 2026, against Feb 17, 2026). Only Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent offers vision, reasoning, tool calling, structured output, prompt caching, batch api. Only Tiny Aya Global offers self-hostable.
Which is newer, Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent or Tiny Aya Global?
Grok 4.20 Multi-Agent was released on March 2026 and Tiny Aya Global on Feb 17, 2026.