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

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

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## About hy3

hy3 is a chat model from Novita, one of 130 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.58 per 1M output tokens, ranking 643 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 82% of models in this category. hy3 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 39% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Novita Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Output Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.14 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.58 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

hy3 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## hy3 Pricing Overview

At $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.58 per 1M output tokens, hy3 ranks 643 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 82% of models in this category.

hy3 is one of 130 Novita chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 39% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to hy3 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-oss-120b | Fireworks AI | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | FriendliAI | $0.15 | $0.50 |
| deepseek-v4.1-flash | OpenRouter | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| mimo-v2.5 | OpenRouter | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | Together AI | $0.15 | $0.50 |

- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [Compare GLM-5.3-Flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/glm-5.3-flash.md)
- [Compare deepseek-v4.1-flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/deepseek-v4.1-flash.md)
- [Compare mimo-v2.5](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/mimo-v2.5.md)
- [Compare GLM-5.3-Flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/together_ai/glm-5.3-flash.md)

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

### Is hy3 cheaper than gpt-oss-120b?

Yes. hy3 costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-oss-120b's $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making it 7% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does hy3 pricing compare to the average chat model?

hy3 input pricing is $0.14 per 1M tokens, which is 75% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 643 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 82% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.58 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65.

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

Among Novita's 130 chat models, hy3 ranks 39 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to hy3?

The most comparable chat models to hy3 are: gpt-oss-120b from Fireworks AI ($0.15/1M input tokens); GLM-5.3-Flash from FriendliAI ($0.15/1M input tokens); deepseek-v4.1-flash from OpenRouter ($0.15/1M input tokens); mimo-v2.5 from OpenRouter ($0.14/1M 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 $0.14 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.58.

## Related Resources

- [Novita models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/novita.md)
- [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md)

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