Amazon
Nova 2 Lite
Nova 2 Lite is a fast, cost-effective reasoning model for everyday workloads that can process text, images, and videos to generate text.
At a glance
- Input / 1M
- $0.30
- Output / 1M
- $2.50
- Context
- 1M
- Max output
- 66K
- Intelligence
- 13.4
- Released
- Dec 2025
Pricing
Nova 2 Lite API pricing
Per-token rates, plus what common tasks actually cost.
| Input tokensPer 1M tokens | $0.30 |
|---|---|
| Output tokensPer 1M tokens | $2.50 |
| Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens | Not available |
| Cache writePer 1M tokens | Not available |
Chat message
2K in, 500 out
$1.85
per 1,000 requests
Coding task
30K in, 4K out
$19
per 1,000 requests
Long document summary
150K in, 2K out
$50
per 1,000 requests
Benchmarks
Nova 2 Lite benchmark scores
Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.
Intelligence index
13.4
Coding index
23
Agentic index
Not available
Specs
Context window and capabilities
What it can read, what it can write, and which API features it supports.
- Context window
- 1M tokens
- Max output
- 66K tokens
- Input types
- File, Image, Text, Video
- Output types
- Text
- Reasoning effort
- Not available
- Release date
- December 2, 2025
- Tool calling
- Structured outputs
- JSON mode
- Reasoning
- Temperature
- Stop sequences
- Deterministic seed
- Verbosity control
Compare
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See how Nova 2 Lite stacks up head to head on price, benchmarks, and features.
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Nova 2 Lite alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nova 2 Lite cost?
Nova 2 Lite costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens through the API. A typical chat message costs about $1.85 per 1,000 messages.
What is the context window of Nova 2 Lite?
Nova 2 Lite accepts up to 1M tokens of input and can write up to 66K tokens in a single response.
What is the best alternative to Nova 2 Lite?
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite from Google is a strong alternative. It offers: 1.7x cheaper output, higher intelligence score, larger 1.05m context.
Can I use Nova 2 Lite alongside other models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to Nova 2 Lite and any other models you pick at the same time, so you can compare answers side by side.
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