Step 3.5 Flash alternatives
Best Step 3.5 Flash alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Step 3.5 Flash, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Step 3.5 Flash
- Input / 1M
- $0.10
- Output / 1M
- $0.30
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 17
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Step 3.5 Flash, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Step 3.5 Flash alternatives
Each model is scored against Step 3.5 Flash. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Step 3.5 Flash StepFun | Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$0.30 | Context262K | Intelligence17 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.08-17% | Output / 1M$0.33+10% | Context262K | Intelligence25.3+49% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.26+159% | Output / 1M$0.42+40% | Context164K-37% | Intelligence21.5+26% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.20+100% | Output / 1M$1.15+283% | Context262K | Intelligence19.5+15% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+50% | Output / 1M$1+233% | Context262K | Intelligence18.2+7% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.09-10% | Output / 1M$0.30 | Context262K | Intelligence16.7-2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.27+170% | Output / 1M$0.41+37% | Context164K-37% | Intelligence16.6-2% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.25+150% | Output / 1M$1.50+400% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence15.6-8% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 1.05M contextAccepts image and video and file and audioNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.06-39% | Output / 1M$0.40+33% | Context200K-24% | Intelligence14.9-12% | Compare | |
| Input / 1M$0.09-10% | Output / 1M$0.34+13% | Context262K | Intelligence14.7-14% | Compare | |
Why switch:Accepts image and videoNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.05-50% | Output / 1M$0.40+33% | Context400K+53% | Intelligence13-24% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 400K contextAccepts image and file | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Step 3.5 Flash?
Hy3 from Tencent ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.33 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.30 for Step 3.5 Flash.
Can I try Step 3.5 Flash and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Step 3.5 Flash with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
Not sure which to pick? Try them all.
Send one prompt to Step 3.5 Flash and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.