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Beam-1.0 Cost Calculator - Baseten

Calculate the cost of using Beam-1.0 from Baseten for your AI applications

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Beam-1.0 Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,048,576 tokens

Max: 131,072 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00040000
Output Cost$0.001200
Total Cost$0.001600

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000004000 per token
Output: $0.00000120 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,048,576
Max Output Tokens131,072
Max Tokens131,072

About Beam-1.0

Beam-1.0 is a chat model from Baseten, one of 32 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1636 out of 3778 chat models by cost and cheaper than 56% of models in this category. Beam-1.0 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 14% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.40 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$1.20 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,048,576
Maximum Output Tokens131,072
Maximum Total Tokens131,072

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,048,576 input tokens. The maximum output length is 131,072 tokens.

Model Capabilities

✓Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
✓Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
✓Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
✓Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How Beam-1.0 Pricing Compares

At $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, Beam-1.0 ranks 1636 out of 3778 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 56% of models in this category.

Beam-1.0 is one of 32 Baseten chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 14% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs Beam-1.0
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.40$3.31-1%
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.43$3.60+7%
us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75-17%

Alternatives to Beam-1.0

Similar chat models from other providers

AWS Bedrock
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.40/1M input
-1% vs Beam-1.0
AWS Bedrock
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.43/1M input
+7% vs Beam-1.0
AWS Bedrock
us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
-17% vs Beam-1.0
Databricks
databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite
$0.37/1M input
-6% vs Beam-1.0
Sail
gemma-4-31B-it
$0.40/1M input
0% vs Beam-1.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beam-1.0 cheaper than apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. Beam-1.0 costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens while apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens, making apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 1% more affordable for input. However, Beam-1.0 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does Beam-1.0 pricing compare to the average chat model?

Beam-1.0 input pricing is $0.40 per 1M tokens, which is 33% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 1636 out of 3778 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 56% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes Beam-1.0 different from other Baseten models?

Among Baseten's 32 chat models, Beam-1.0 ranks 9 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to Beam-1.0?

The most comparable chat models to Beam-1.0 are: apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.40/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.43/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite from Databricks ($0.37/1M 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 large is Beam-1.0's context window?

Beam-1.0 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 14% of chat models by context window size (rank 342 of 3499). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I calculate Beam-1.0 costs?

Beam-1.0 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 $0.40 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.20.