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ling-3.1-flash Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using ling-3.1-flash from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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ling-3.1-flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 262,144 tokens

Max: 235,929 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00007500
Output Cost$0.00022500
Total Cost$0.00030000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000000750 per token
Output: $0.0000002250 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

✓Function Calling
✓Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens262,144
Max Output Tokens235,929
Max Tokens235,929

About ling-3.1-flash

ling-3.1-flash is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 502 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.22 per 1M output tokens, ranking 312 out of 3778 chat models by cost and cheaper than 91% of models in this category. ling-3.1-flash supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 45% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.07 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.22 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens262,144
Maximum Output Tokens235,929
Maximum Total Tokens235,929

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 262,144 input tokens. The maximum output length is 235,929 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 ling-3.1-flash Pricing Compares

At $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.22 per 1M output tokens, ling-3.1-flash ranks 312 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 91% of models in this category.

ling-3.1-flash is one of 502 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 45% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs ling-3.1-flash
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731Sail$0.09$0.18+20%
DeepSeek-V4.1-FlashSail$0.09$0.30+20%
gpt-oss-20bTensormesh$0.07$0.28-7%

Alternatives to ling-3.1-flash

Similar chat models from other providers

Sail
DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731
$0.09/1M input
+20% vs ling-3.1-flash
Sail
DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash
$0.09/1M input
+20% vs ling-3.1-flash
Tensormesh
gpt-oss-20b
$0.07/1M input
-7% vs ling-3.1-flash
Novita
glm-4.7-flash
$0.07/1M input
-7% vs ling-3.1-flash
DeepInfra
DeepSeek-V4-Flash
$0.09/1M input
+20% vs ling-3.1-flash

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ling-3.1-flash cheaper than DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731?

Yes. ling-3.1-flash costs $0.07 per 1M input tokens compared to DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731's $0.09 per 1M input tokens, making it 20% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

How does ling-3.1-flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

ling-3.1-flash input pricing is $0.07 per 1M tokens, which is 88% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 312 out of 3778 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 91% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.22 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

What makes ling-3.1-flash different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 502 chat models, ling-3.1-flash ranks 52 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to ling-3.1-flash?

The most comparable chat models to ling-3.1-flash are: DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731 from Sail ($0.09/1M input tokens); DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash from Sail ($0.09/1M input tokens); gpt-oss-20b from Tensormesh ($0.07/1M input tokens); glm-4.7-flash from Novita ($0.07/1M 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 ling-3.1-flash costs?

ling-3.1-flash 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 $0.07 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.22.