Nova Micro 1.0 alternatives

Best Nova Micro 1.0 alternatives

10 models that can stand in for Nova Micro 1.0, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

Nova Micro 1.0

Input / 1M
$0.04
Output / 1M
$0.14
Context
128K
Intelligence
5.9

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from Nova Micro 1.0, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top Nova Micro 1.0 alternatives

Each model is scored against Nova Micro 1.0. Green means better, red means worse.

Nova Micro 1.0 as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$0.04Output / 1M$0.14Context128KIntelligence5.9Reference model
Input / 1M$0.05+43%Output / 1M$0.08-43%Context131K+2%Intelligence6.9+17%Compare
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K context
Input / 1M$0.05+43%Output / 1M$0.08-43%Context33K-74%Intelligence6.7+14%Compare
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreNewer release
Input / 1M$0.06+71%Output / 1M$0.24+71%Context300K+134%Intelligence6.7+14%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 300K contextAccepts imageNewer release
Input / 1M$0.10+186%Output / 1M$0.20+43%Context66K-49%Intelligence6.4+8%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release
Input / 1M$0.20+471%Output / 1M$0.20+43%Context262K+105%Intelligence6+2%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release
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Microsoft

Input / 1M$0.07+100%Output / 1M$0.14Context16K-87%Intelligence5.9Compare
Why switch:Newer release
Input / 1M$0.15+329%Output / 1M$0.15+7%Context262K+105%Intelligence5.5-7%Compare
Why switch:Larger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release
Input / 1M$0.02-51%Output / 1M$0.11-20%Context131K+2%Intelligence5.1-14%Compare
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputLarger 131K contextNewer release
Input / 1M$0.10+186%Output / 1M$0.10-29%Context131K+2%Intelligence4.8-19%Compare
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputLarger 131K contextAccepts imageNewer release
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Input / 1M$0.05+43%Output / 1M$0.15+7%Context131K+2%Intelligence3.8-36%Compare
Why switch:Larger 131K contextAccepts imageNewer release

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Nova Micro 1.0?

Llama 3.1 8B Instruct from Meta ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.08 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.14 for Nova Micro 1.0.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Nova Micro 1.0?

Yes. Llama 3.1 8B Instruct charges $0.08 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.14 for Nova Micro 1.0.

Can I try Nova Micro 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 Micro 1.0 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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