Nemotron 3 Ultra alternatives

Best Nemotron 3 Ultra alternatives

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

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Current Model

Nemotron 3 Ultra

Input / 1M
$0.50
Output / 1M
$2.20
Context
262K
Intelligence
22.9

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from Nemotron 3 Ultra, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top Nemotron 3 Ultra alternatives

Each model is scored against Nemotron 3 Ultra. Green means better, red means worse.

Nemotron 3 Ultra as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$0.50Output / 1M$2.20Context262KIntelligence22.9Reference model
Input / 1M$0.50Output / 1M$3+36%Context1.05M+300%Intelligence26.3+15%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and video
Input / 1M$1.25+150%Output / 1M$2.50+14%Context1M+281%Intelligence24.9+9%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1M contextAccepts image and file
Input / 1M$0.01-98%Output / 1M$1.28-42%Context1.05M+300%Intelligence24.4+7%Compare
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context
Input / 1M$0.75+50%Output / 1M$4.50+105%Context400K+53%Intelligence24.1+5%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 400K contextAccepts file and image
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Kimi K2.5

Moonshot AI

Input / 1M$0.45-10%Output / 1M$2.25+2%Context262KIntelligence23.5+3%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image
Input / 1M$0.26-48%Output / 1M$2.60+18%Context262KIntelligence22.9Compare
Why switch:Accepts image and video
Input / 1M$0.30-40%Output / 1M$2.50+14%Context1.05M+300%Intelligence22.2-3%Compare
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts image and video and file and audioNewer release
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Input / 1M$0.60+20%Output / 1M$2.20Context205K-22%Intelligence22.2-3%Compare
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Kimi K2 Thinking

Moonshot AI

Input / 1M$0.60+20%Output / 1M$2.50+14%Context262KIntelligence22-4%Compare
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Input / 1M$0.25-50%Output / 1M$2-9%Context400K+53%Intelligence20.6-10%Compare
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputLarger 400K contextAccepts image and file

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Nemotron 3 Ultra?

Gemini 3 Flash Preview from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $3 per 1M output tokens, compared with $2.20 for Nemotron 3 Ultra.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Nemotron 3 Ultra?

Yes. DeepSeek V4 Flash 0423 charges $1.28 per 1M output tokens, versus $2.20 for Nemotron 3 Ultra.

Can I try Nemotron 3 Ultra and its alternatives at the same time?

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

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