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title: "nemotron-3.5-lightning Cost Calculator - OpenRouter"
description: "Calculate the cost of using nemotron-3.5-lightning from OpenRouter. Input costs $0.08 and output $0.20 per 1M tokens."
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# nemotron-3.5-lightning Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

> Calculate the cost of using nemotron-3.5-lightning from OpenRouter. Input costs $0.08 and output $0.20 per 1M tokens.

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## About nemotron-3.5-lightning

nemotron-3.5-lightning is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 441 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.08 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 301 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 90% of models in this category. nemotron-3.5-lightning supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 37% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published OpenRouter pricing for nemotron-3.5-lightning.

- **$0.08 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.20 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Output Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

nemotron-3.5-lightning supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.08 per 1M input tokens and $0.20 per 1M output tokens, nemotron-3.5-lightning ranks 301 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 90% of models in this category.

nemotron-3.5-lightning 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 37% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs nemotron-3.5-lightning |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | +25% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | +25% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | +25% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 | +25% |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 | +25% |

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- [nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b ($0.08/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b.md)
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## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is nemotron-3.5-lightning cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash-lite?

Yes. nemotron-3.5-lightning costs $0.08 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-2.5-flash-lite's $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does nemotron-3.5-lightning pricing compare to the average chat model?

nemotron-3.5-lightning input pricing is $0.08 per 1M tokens, which is 84% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 301 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 90% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes nemotron-3.5-lightning different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 441 chat models, nemotron-3.5-lightning ranks 47 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to nemotron-3.5-lightning?

The most comparable chat models to nemotron-3.5-lightning are: gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M 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 nemotron-3.5-lightning costs?

nemotron-3.5-lightning 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 $0.08 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.20.

## Related Resources

- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.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)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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