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lfm-2.5-2.6b Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using lfm-2.5-2.6b from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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lfm-2.5-2.6b Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 128,000 tokens

Max: 8,192 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00035000
Output Cost$0.00050000
Total Cost$0.00085000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000003500 per token
Output: $0.0000005000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens128,000
Max Output Tokens8,192
Max Tokens8,192

About lfm-2.5-2.6b

lfm-2.5-2.6b is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 491 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.35 per 1M input tokens and $0.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1635 out of 4040 chat models by cost and cheaper than 59% of models in this category. lfm-2.5-2.6b supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. It accepts up to 128K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.35 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.50 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens128,000
Maximum Output Tokens8,192
Maximum Total Tokens8,192

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 128,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 8,192 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 lfm-2.5-2.6b Pricing Compares

At $0.35 per 1M input tokens and $0.50 per 1M output tokens, lfm-2.5-2.6b ranks 1635 out of 4040 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 59% of models in this category.

lfm-2.5-2.6b is one of 491 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs lfm-2.5-2.6b
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.30$2.50-14%
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.40$3.31+13%
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.43$3.60+23%

Alternatives to lfm-2.5-2.6b

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AWS Bedrock
amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.30/1M input
-14% vs lfm-2.5-2.6b
AWS Bedrock
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.40/1M input
+13% vs lfm-2.5-2.6b
AWS Bedrock
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.43/1M input
+23% vs lfm-2.5-2.6b
AWS Bedrock
us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
-6% vs lfm-2.5-2.6b
Databricks
databricks-gemini-3-5-flash-lite
$0.37/1M input
+7% vs lfm-2.5-2.6b

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lfm-2.5-2.6b cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. lfm-2.5-2.6b costs $0.35 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 14% more affordable for input. However, lfm-2.5-2.6b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does lfm-2.5-2.6b pricing compare to the average chat model?

lfm-2.5-2.6b input pricing is $0.35 per 1M tokens, which is 42% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 1635 out of 4040 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 59% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80.

What makes lfm-2.5-2.6b different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 491 chat models, lfm-2.5-2.6b ranks 191 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to lfm-2.5-2.6b?

The most comparable chat models to lfm-2.5-2.6b are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); 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). 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.

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How do I calculate lfm-2.5-2.6b costs?

lfm-2.5-2.6b 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 $0.35 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.50.