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title: "hy-mt2-30b-a3b - Model Details & Comparison"
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# hy-mt2-30b-a3b - Model Details & Comparison

> hy-mt2-30b-a3b from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About hy-mt2-30b-a3b

hy-mt2-30b-a3b is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 468 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.29 per 1M output tokens, ranking 303 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 92% of models in this category. hy-mt2-30b-a3b supports structured output. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **8,192 Max Input Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Output Tokens.**
- **4,096 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.07 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.29 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

hy-mt2-30b-a3b supports: Response Schema.

## hy-mt2-30b-a3b Pricing Overview

At $0.07 per 1M input tokens and $0.29 per 1M output tokens, hy-mt2-30b-a3b ranks 303 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 92% of models in this category.

hy-mt2-30b-a3b is one of 468 OpenRouter chat models, with support for structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to hy-mt2-30b-a3b with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.06 | $0.24 |
| apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.06 | $0.25 |
| eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.08 | $0.31 |
| gpt-oss-20b | Fireworks AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare gpt-oss-20b](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/gpt-oss-20b.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash-lite](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash-lite.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate hy-mt2-30b-a3b costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/hy-mt2-30b-a3b.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is hy-mt2-30b-a3b cheaper than amazon.nova-lite-v1:0?

No. hy-mt2-30b-a3b costs $0.07 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 costs $0.06 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 19% more affordable for input. However, hy-mt2-30b-a3b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does hy-mt2-30b-a3b pricing compare to the average chat model?

hy-mt2-30b-a3b input pricing is $0.07 per 1M tokens, which is 87% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 303 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 92% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.29 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65.

### What makes hy-mt2-30b-a3b different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 468 chat models, hy-mt2-30b-a3b ranks 43 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to hy-mt2-30b-a3b?

The most comparable chat models to hy-mt2-30b-a3b are: amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.06/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.06/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.08/1M input tokens); gpt-oss-20b from Fireworks AI ($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.

### How do I check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate hy-mt2-30b-a3b costs?

hy-mt2-30b-a3b 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 $0.29.

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