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title: "hy3 - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "hy3 from Kyma: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# hy3 - Model Details & Comparison

> hy3 from Kyma: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About hy3

hy3 is a chat model from Kyma, one of 83 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.16 per 1M input tokens and $0.66 per 1M output tokens, ranking 918 out of 4042 chat models by cost and cheaper than 77% of models in this category. hy3 supports function calling, reasoning, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 46% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Kyma Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**
- **$0.16 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.66 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

hy3 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Response Schema.

## hy3 Pricing Overview

At $0.16 per 1M input tokens and $0.66 per 1M output tokens, hy3 ranks 918 out of 4042 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 77% of models in this category.

hy3 is one of 83 Kyma chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 46% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to hy3 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| qwen3.8-flash | Dashscope | $0.15 | $0.47 |
| qwen3.8-omni-flash | Dashscope | $0.15 | $0.47 |
| qwen3.8-flash | Qwen Ai Platform | $0.15 | $0.47 |
| qwen3.8-omni-flash | Qwen Ai Platform | $0.15 | $0.47 |
| Gemma-4-31B-IT-NVFP4 | Sail | $0.14 | $0.40 |

## Related Resources

- [Calculate hy3 costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/kyma/model/hy3.md)
- [All Kyma pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/kyma.md)

## FAQ

### Is hy3 cheaper than qwen3.8-flash?

No. hy3 costs $0.16 per 1M input tokens while qwen3.8-flash costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making qwen3.8-flash 6% 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 $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 918 out of 4042 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 77% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.66 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80.

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

Among Kyma's 83 chat models, hy3 ranks 9 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to hy3?

The most comparable chat models to hy3 are: qwen3.8-flash from Dashscope ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-omni-flash from Dashscope ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-flash from Qwen Ai Platform ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-omni-flash from Qwen Ai Platform ($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 $0.66.

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- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
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