Reka Flash 3 alternatives
Best Reka Flash 3 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Reka Flash 3, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Reka Flash 3
- Input / 1M
- $0.10
- Output / 1M
- $0.20
- Context
- 66K
- Intelligence
- 6.4
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Reka Flash 3, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Reka Flash 3 alternatives
Each model is scored against Reka Flash 3. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reka Flash 3 rekaai | Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.20 | Context66K | Intelligence6.4 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.12+20% | Output / 1M$0.24+20% | Context41K-37% | Intelligence8.2+28% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.30+50% | Context262K+300% | Intelligence7.5+17% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.05-50% | Output / 1M$0.08-60% | Context131K+100% | Intelligence6.9+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.06-40% | Output / 1M$0.24+20% | Context300K+358% | Intelligence6.7+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 300K contextAccepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+50% | Output / 1M$0.60+200% | Context128K+95% | Intelligence6.7+5% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 128K contextAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20+100% | Output / 1M$0.20 | Context262K+300% | Intelligence6-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.07-30% | Output / 1M$0.14-30% | Context16K-75% | Intelligence5.9-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.04-65% | Output / 1M$0.14-30% | Context128K+95% | Intelligence5.9-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputLarger 128K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+50% | Output / 1M$0.15-25% | Context262K+300% | Intelligence5.5-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.03-73% | Output / 1M$0.20+1% | Context60K-8% | Intelligence4.8-25% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Reka Flash 3?
Qwen3 14B from Qwen ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.24 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.20 for Reka Flash 3.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Reka Flash 3?
Yes. Llama 3.1 8B Instruct charges $0.08 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.20 for Reka Flash 3.
Can I try Reka Flash 3 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Reka Flash 3 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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