Solar Pro 3 alternatives
Best Solar Pro 3 alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Solar Pro 3, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Solar Pro 3
- Input / 1M
- $0.15
- Output / 1M
- $0.60
- Context
- 131K
- Intelligence
- 7.8
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Solar Pro 3, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Solar Pro 3 alternatives
Each model is scored against Solar Pro 3. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Solar Pro 3 Upstage | Input / 1M$0.15 | Output / 1M$0.60 | Context131K | Intelligence7.8 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.10-33% | Output / 1M$0.40-33% | Context1.05M+700% | Intelligence10.4+33% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file and audio and video | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12-20% | Output / 1M$0.80+33% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence9.2+18% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15 | Output / 1M$0.60 | Context262K+100% | Intelligence7.9+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-33% | Output / 1M$0.40-33% | Context1.05M+699% | Intelligence7.8 | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.22+47% | Output / 1M$0.50-17% | Context131K | Intelligence7.7-1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.36+140% | Output / 1M$0.40-33% | Context33K-75% | Intelligence7.7-1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12-20% | Output / 1M$0.50-17% | Context41K-69% | Intelligence7.6-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.2x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-33% | Output / 1M$0.30-50% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence7.5-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper outputLarger 262K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25+67% | Output / 1M$0.75+25% | Context262K+100% | Intelligence7.3-6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 262K contextAccepts image | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15 | Output / 1M$0.60 | Context128K-2% | Intelligence6.7-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts image and file | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Solar Pro 3?
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite from Google ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.40 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.60 for Solar Pro 3.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Solar Pro 3?
Yes. Qwen3 30B A3B Instruct 2507 charges $0.30 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.60 for Solar Pro 3.
Can I try Solar Pro 3 and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Solar Pro 3 with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to Solar Pro 3 and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.