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Step-3.5-Flash Cost Calculator - Hugging Face

Calculate the cost of using Step-3.5-Flash from Hugging Face for your AI applications

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Step-3.5-Flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 262,144 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00010000
Output Cost$0.00030000
Total Cost$0.00040000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001000 per token
Output: $0.0000003000 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling

Limits

Max Input Tokens262,144
Max Tokens262,144

About Step-3.5-Flash

Step-3.5-Flash is a chat model from Hugging Face, one of 187 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, ranking 394 out of 2661 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. Step-3.5-Flash supports function calling. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 29% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.10 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.30 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens262,144
Maximum Total Tokens262,144

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 262,144 input tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools

How Step-3.5-Flash Pricing Compares

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.30 per 1M output tokens, Step-3.5-Flash ranks 394 out of 2661 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 85% of models in this category.

Step-3.5-Flash is one of 187 Hugging Face chat models, with support for function calling. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 29% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs Step-3.5-Flash
gpt-4.1-nanoAzure$0.10$0.400%
gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14Azure$0.10$0.400%
Phi-4Azure$0.13$0.50+25%

Alternatives to Step-3.5-Flash

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gpt-4.1-nano
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0% vs Step-3.5-Flash
Azure
Phi-4
$0.13/1M input
+25% vs Step-3.5-Flash
Azure
Phi-4-reasoning
$0.13/1M input
+25% vs Step-3.5-Flash

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Step-3.5-Flash cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

No. Step-3.5-Flash costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-nano costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, Step-3.5-Flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does Step-3.5-Flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

Step-3.5-Flash input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 80% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 394 out of 2661 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.30 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes Step-3.5-Flash different from other Hugging Face models?

Among Hugging Face's 187 chat models, Step-3.5-Flash ranks 45 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to Step-3.5-Flash?

The most comparable chat models to Step-3.5-Flash are: gpt-4.1-nano from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); Phi-4 from Azure ($0.13/1M input tokens); Phi-4-multimodal-instruct from Azure ($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 large is Step-3.5-Flash's context window?

Step-3.5-Flash supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 29% of chat models by context window size (rank 719 of 2482). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

How do I check if Hugging Face is down?

You can monitor Hugging Face service health in real time on the Bifrost Hugging Face 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 Step-3.5-Flash costs?

Step-3.5-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 $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.30.