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title: "ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 Cost Calculator - AWS Bedrock"
description: "Calculate the cost of using ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock. Input costs $0.06 and output $0.26 per 1M tokens."
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# ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 Cost Calculator - AWS Bedrock

> Calculate the cost of using ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock. Input costs $0.06 and output $0.26 per 1M tokens.

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## About ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0

ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 is a chat model from AWS Bedrock, one of 460 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.06 per 1M input tokens and $0.26 per 1M output tokens, ranking 257 out of 3781 chat models by cost and cheaper than 93% of models in this category. ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 supports vision, function calling, prompt caching. Its 300K-token context window is in the top 33% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published AWS Bedrock pricing for ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0.

- **$0.06 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.26 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **300,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **10,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **10,000 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Video Input, Prompt Caching, PDF Input.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.06 per 1M input tokens and $0.26 per 1M output tokens, ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 ranks 257 out of 3781 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 93% of models in this category.

ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 is one of 460 AWS Bedrock chat models, with support for vision, function calling, prompt caching. its 300K-token context window places it in the top 33% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.06 | $0.44 | -14% |
| nova-lite-v1 | Amazon Nova | $0.06 | $0.24 | -6% |
| coding-xiaomi-mimo-v2-omni | Aihubmix | $0.08 | $0.40 | +25% |
| coding-xiaomi-mimo-v2.5 | Aihubmix | $0.08 | $0.40 | +25% |
| doubao-seed-2-0-lite-260428 | Aihubmix | $0.08 | $0.51 | +25% |

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## Related Resources

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## FAQ

### Is ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 cheaper than gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07?

No. ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 costs $0.06 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 costs $0.06 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 14% more affordable for input. However, ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 pricing compare to the average chat model?

ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 input pricing is $0.06 per 1M tokens, which is 89% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 257 out of 3781 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 93% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.26 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75.

### What makes ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 different from other AWS Bedrock models?

Among AWS Bedrock's 460 chat models, ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 ranks 13 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0?

The most comparable chat models to ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 are: gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.06/1M input tokens); nova-lite-v1 from Amazon Nova ($0.06/1M input tokens); coding-xiaomi-mimo-v2-omni from Aihubmix ($0.08/1M input tokens); coding-xiaomi-mimo-v2.5 from Aihubmix ($0.08/1M 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 ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 costs?

ca.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 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 $0.06 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.26.

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