Nova Lite 1.0 alternatives
Best Nova Lite 1.0 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Nova Lite 1.0, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Nova Lite 1.0
- Input / 1M
- $0.06
- Output / 1M
- $0.24
- Context
- 300K
- Intelligence
- 6.7
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Nova Lite 1.0, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Nova Lite 1.0 alternatives
Each model is scored against Nova Lite 1.0. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nova Lite 1.0 Amazon | Input / 1M$0.06 | Output / 1M$0.24 | Context300K | Intelligence6.7 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.06 | Output / 1M$0.24 | Context262K-13% | Intelligence8.9+33% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08+33% | Output / 1M$0.28+17% | Context131K-56% | Intelligence8.6+28% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12+100% | Output / 1M$0.24 | Context41K-86% | Intelligence8.2+22% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+67% | Output / 1M$0.30+25% | Context1.31M+337% | Intelligence8.1+21% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.31M contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+67% | Output / 1M$0.40+67% | Context1.05M+249% | Intelligence7.8+16% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts fileNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+67% | Output / 1M$0.30+25% | Context262K-13% | Intelligence7.5+12% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+150% | Output / 1M$0.60+150% | Context128K-57% | Intelligence6.7 | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10+67% | Output / 1M$0.20-17% | Context66K-78% | Intelligence6.4-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20+233% | Output / 1M$0.20-17% | Context262K-13% | Intelligence6-10% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04-42% | Output / 1M$0.14-42% | Context128K-57% | Intelligence5.9-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper output | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Nova Lite 1.0?
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B from NVIDIA ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.24 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.24 for Nova Lite 1.0.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nova Lite 1.0?
Yes. Nova Micro 1.0 charges $0.14 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.24 for Nova Lite 1.0.
Can I try Nova Lite 1.0 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Nova Lite 1.0 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Nova Lite 1.0 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.