Nemotron 3.5 Lightning alternatives
Best Nemotron 3.5 Lightning alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
- Input / 1M
- $0.05
- Output / 1M
- $0.13
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 12.9
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Nemotron 3.5 Lightning alternatives
Each model is scored against Nemotron 3.5 Lightning. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning NVIDIA | Input / 1M$0.05 | Output / 1M$0.13 | Context262K | Intelligence12.9 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.09+92% | Output / 1M$0.34+154% | Context262K | Intelligence14.7+14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+113% | Output / 1M$0.15+12% | Context262K | Intelligence13.3+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.05+7% | Output / 1M$0.40+199% | Context400K+53% | Intelligence13+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08+71% | Output / 1M$0.45+236% | Context262K | Intelligence12.8-1% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.04-15% | Output / 1M$0.15+12% | Context260K-1% | Intelligence12.3-5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04-21% | Output / 1M$0.17+27% | Context131K-50% | Intelligence11.6-10% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.06+28% | Output / 1M$0.25+87% | Context131K-50% | Intelligence11.1-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Newer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+113% | Output / 1M$0.40+199% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence10.4-19% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.02-62% | Output / 1M$0.09-33% | Context131K-50% | Intelligence10-22% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.06+28% | Output / 1M$0.24+79% | Context262K | Intelligence8.9-31% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Nemotron 3.5 Lightning?
Gemma 4 31B from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.34 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.13 for Nemotron 3.5 Lightning.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nemotron 3.5 Lightning?
Yes. gpt-oss-20b charges $0.09 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.13 for Nemotron 3.5 Lightning.
Can I try Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Nemotron 3.5 Lightning with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.