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nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 262,144 tokens

Max: 16,384 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00050000
Output Cost$0.002500
Total Cost$0.003000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000005000 per token
Output: $0.00000250 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens262,144
Max Output Tokens16,384
Max Tokens16,384

About nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b

nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 347 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1069 out of 2168 chat models by cost and cheaper than 51% of models in this category. nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 24% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.50 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$2.50 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 Tokens16,384
Maximum Total Tokens16,384

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 16,384 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 nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b Pricing Compares

At $0.50 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens, nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b ranks 1069 out of 2168 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 51% of models in this category.

nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b is one of 347 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 24% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b
gemini-3-flash-previewVertex AI$0.50$3.000%
gemini-3-flash-previewGoogle Gemini$0.50$3.000%
gpt-4.1-miniAzure$0.40$1.60-20%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b cheaper than gemini-3-flash-preview?

No. nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3-flash-preview costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3-flash-preview 0% more affordable for input. However, nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b pricing compare to the average chat model?

nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b input pricing is $0.50 per 1M tokens, which is 9% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1069 out of 2168 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 51% of models in this category. For output, it costs $2.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 347 chat models, nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b ranks 185 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b?

The most comparable chat models to nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b are: gemini-3-flash-preview from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-mini from Azure ($0.40/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.40/1M 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 nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b's context window?

nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 24% of chat models by context window size (rank 480 of 2093). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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How do I calculate nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b costs?

nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b 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 $0.50 and generating 1M output tokens costs $2.50.