TokenDyno vs Artificial Analysis vs LiveBench
These three tools measure different things and are complementary, not competing. This page is a factual, structured summary — for the full explanation of what each tool does and how to combine them, see the full comparison article.
| Tool | What it measures | Refresh cadence | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| TokenDyno | Live tokens-per-second, time-to-first-token, and 24h reliability across specific provider endpoints (Ollama Pro, Ollama Free, OpenCode Zen, OpenCode Go). | Every ~10 minutes, continuously (Ollama Free ~60 min). | Live serving speed on specific provider endpoints, right now. |
| Artificial Analysis | Capability (Intelligence Index), output speed, price, and latency in one comparison. | Intelligence Index updated per model release; performance measured on a recurring schedule. | Comparing the capability-speed-price tradeoff in one view. |
| LiveBench | Contamination-free capability across 7 task categories (reasoning, coding, math, and more). | ~1/6 of questions rotated monthly; full refresh about every 6 months. | A clean, contamination-resistant capability signal. |
Frequently asked questions
How is TokenDyno different from Artificial Analysis?
Both report speed, but at different cadences and granularity. TokenDyno re-benchmarks specific provider endpoints continuously, about every 10 minutes, and does not score model capability itself — it displays an Intelligence Index sourced from Artificial Analysis next to its own speed data. Artificial Analysis measures capability, speed, and price together under controlled, recurring benchmarks rather than a continuous live loop.
How is TokenDyno different from LiveBench?
LiveBench is a capability-only benchmark — it does not measure inference speed, cost, or a specific provider endpoint. TokenDyno is a speed-only tracker — it does not run its own capability test. The two measure different questions and are meant to be used together, not as substitutes.
Is TokenDyno affiliated with the providers it benchmarks?
No. TokenDyno is not affiliated with Ollama, OpenCode Zen, or OpenCode Go, and receives no payment for ranking or favorable coverage. See the independence and sponsorship policy on the /about page.
See also: TokenDyno methodology · Independence & sponsorship policy · Full comparison article