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title: "hy3 Cost Calculator - Aihubmix"
description: "Calculate the cost of using hy3 from Aihubmix. Input costs $0.16 and output $0.62 per 1M tokens."
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# hy3 Cost Calculator - Aihubmix

> Calculate the cost of using hy3 from Aihubmix. Input costs $0.16 and output $0.62 per 1M tokens.

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## About hy3

hy3 is a chat model from Aihubmix, one of 72 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.16 per 1M input tokens and $0.62 per 1M output tokens, ranking 817 out of 3639 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. hy3 supports function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output — one of only 5 chat models with this combination. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 44% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Aihubmix pricing for hy3.

- **$0.16 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.62 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **256,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

hy3 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Response Schema.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.16 per 1M input tokens and $0.62 per 1M output tokens, hy3 ranks 817 out of 3639 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.58 for chat models, and is cheaper than 78% of models in this category.

hy3 is one of 72 Aihubmix chat models, one of only 5 chat models combining function calling, prompt caching, reasoning, structured output, web search. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 44% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs hy3 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-oss-120b | Fireworks AI | $0.15 | $0.60 | -4% |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | FriendliAI | $0.15 | $0.50 | -4% |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Vertex AI | $0.15 | $0.60 | -4% |
| gemini-2.0-flash-001 | Vertex AI | $0.15 | $0.60 | -4% |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Google Gemini | $0.15 | $0.60 | -4% |

## More from Aihubmix

- [qwen3.5-397b-a17b ($0.16/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/aihubmix/model/qwen3.5-397b-a17b.md)
- [deepseek-v4-flash ($0.14/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/aihubmix/model/deepseek-v4-flash.md)
- [gemma-4-26b-a4b-it ($0.14/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/aihubmix/model/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it.md)
- [gemma-4-31b-it ($0.14/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/aihubmix/model/gemma-4-31b-it.md)

## Related Resources

- [All Aihubmix pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/aihubmix.md)

## FAQ

### Is hy3 cheaper than gpt-oss-120b?

No. hy3 costs $0.16 per 1M input tokens while gpt-oss-120b costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-oss-120b 4% more affordable for input. However, hy3 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does hy3 pricing compare to the average chat model?

hy3 input pricing is $0.16 per 1M tokens, which is 73% below the median of $0.58 for chat models. It ranks 817 out of 3639 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.62 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.66.

### What makes hy3 different from other Aihubmix models?

Among Aihubmix's 72 chat models, hy3 ranks 15 by input cost. Its combination of function calling, prompt caching, reasoning, structured output, web search is shared by only 4 other chat models.

### What are the best alternatives to hy3?

The most comparable chat models to hy3 are: gpt-oss-120b from Fireworks AI ($0.15/1M input tokens); GLM-5.3-Flash from FriendliAI ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash from Vertex AI ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash-001 from Vertex AI ($0.15/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate hy3 costs?

hy3 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.16 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.62.

## Related Resources

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