Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B alternatives

Best Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B alternatives

10 models that can stand in for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B

Input / 1M
$0.06
Output / 1M
$0.24
Context
262K
Intelligence
8.9

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B alternatives

Each model is scored against Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B. Green means better, red means worse.

Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$0.06Output / 1M$0.24Context262KIntelligence8.9Reference model
Input / 1M$0.05-22%Output / 1M$0.13-44%Context262KIntelligence12.9+45%Compare
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release
Input / 1M$0.04-38%Output / 1M$0.17-29%Context131K-50%Intelligence11.6+30%Compare
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score
Input / 1M$0.06Output / 1M$0.25+4%Context131K-50%Intelligence11.1+25%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release
Input / 1M$0.10+67%Output / 1M$0.40+67%Context1.05M+300%Intelligence10.4+17%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and video
Input / 1M$0.07+17%Output / 1M$0.28+17%Context262KIntelligence9.6+8%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence score
Input / 1M$0.08+33%Output / 1M$0.28+17%Context131K-50%Intelligence8.6-3%Compare
Input / 1M$0.12+100%Output / 1M$0.24Context41K-84%Intelligence8.2-8%Compare
Input / 1M$0.10+67%Output / 1M$0.30+25%Context1.31M+400%Intelligence8.1-9%Compare
Why switch:Larger 1.31M contextAccepts image
Input / 1M$0.10+67%Output / 1M$0.40+67%Context1.05M+300%Intelligence7.8-12%Compare
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file
Input / 1M$0.10+67%Output / 1M$0.30+25%Context262KIntelligence7.5-16%Compare

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B?

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning from NVIDIA ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.13 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.24 for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B?

Yes. Nemotron 3.5 Lightning charges $0.13 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.24 for Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B.

Can I try Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B and its alternatives at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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