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title: "ling-3.0-flash - Model Details & Comparison"
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# ling-3.0-flash - Model Details & Comparison

> ling-3.0-flash from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About ling-3.0-flash

ling-3.0-flash is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 441 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.06 per 1M output tokens, ranking 41 out of 2920 chat models by cost and cheaper than 99% of models in this category. ling-3.0-flash supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 33% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Output Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.02 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.06 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

ling-3.0-flash supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## ling-3.0-flash Pricing Overview

At $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.06 per 1M output tokens, ling-3.0-flash ranks 41 out of 2920 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 99% of models in this category.

ling-3.0-flash is one of 441 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 33% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to ling-3.0-flash with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.04 | $0.14 |
| apac.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.04 | $0.15 |
| nova-micro-v1 | Amazon Nova | $0.04 | $0.14 |
| us.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.04 | $0.14 |
| granite-4.0-h-micro | Cloudflare | $0.02 | $0.11 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-micro-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-micro-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-micro-v1-0.md)
- [Compare nova-micro-v1](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/amazon_nova/nova-micro-v1.md)
- [Compare us.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.amazon.nova-micro-v1-0.md)
- [Compare granite-4.0-h-micro](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/cloudflare/granite-4.0-h-micro.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate ling-3.0-flash costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/ling-3.0-flash.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 ling-3.0-flash cheaper than amazon.nova-micro-v1:0?

Yes. ling-3.0-flash costs $0.02 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-micro-v1:0's $0.04 per 1M input tokens, making it 67% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for function calling, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does ling-3.0-flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

ling-3.0-flash input pricing is $0.02 per 1M tokens, which is 96% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 41 out of 2920 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 99% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.06 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes ling-3.0-flash different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 441 chat models, ling-3.0-flash ranks 9 by input cost. It is the most affordable OpenRouter model with reasoning and prompt caching support.

### What are the best alternatives to ling-3.0-flash?

The most comparable chat models to ling-3.0-flash are: amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.04/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.04/1M input tokens); nova-micro-v1 from Amazon Nova ($0.04/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-micro-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.04/1M 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.

### Is ling-3.0-flash the cheapest chat model with reasoning?

Yes. At $0.02 per 1M input tokens, ling-3.0-flash is the most affordable chat model that supports reasoning. This makes it a strong option for reasoning-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters.

### 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 ling-3.0-flash costs?

ling-3.0-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 $0.02 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.06.

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.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)
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