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title: "muse-glimmer-30b:batch - Model Details & Comparison"
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# muse-glimmer-30b:batch - Model Details & Comparison

> muse-glimmer-30b:batch from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About muse-glimmer-30b:batch

muse-glimmer-30b:batch is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 468 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.17 per 1M input tokens and $0.75 per 1M output tokens, ranking 853 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 77% of models in this category. muse-glimmer-30b:batch supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **117,964 Max Output Tokens.**
- **117,964 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.17 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.75 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

muse-glimmer-30b:batch supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## muse-glimmer-30b:batch Pricing Overview

At $0.17 per 1M input tokens and $0.75 per 1M output tokens, muse-glimmer-30b:batch ranks 853 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 77% of models in this category.

muse-glimmer-30b:batch is one of 468 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to muse-glimmer-30b:batch with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 |
| gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 |
| gpt-5.6-luna | Azure | $0.20 | $1.20 |
| gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.20 |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | FriendliAI | $0.15 | $0.50 |

- [Compare gpt-5.4-nano](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.6-luna](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-luna.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09.md)
- [Compare GLM-5.3-Flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/glm-5.3-flash.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate muse-glimmer-30b:batch costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/muse-glimmer-30b-batch.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 muse-glimmer-30b:batch cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano?

Yes. muse-glimmer-30b:batch costs $0.17 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5.4-nano's $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making it 14% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does muse-glimmer-30b:batch pricing compare to the average chat model?

muse-glimmer-30b:batch input pricing is $0.17 per 1M tokens, which is 69% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 853 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 77% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.75 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65.

### What makes muse-glimmer-30b:batch different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 468 chat models, muse-glimmer-30b:batch ranks 122 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to muse-glimmer-30b:batch?

The most comparable chat models to muse-glimmer-30b:batch are: gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-luna from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 from Azure ($0.20/1M 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 muse-glimmer-30b:batch costs?

muse-glimmer-30b:batch 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 $0.17 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.75.

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