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title: "j2-light - Model Details & Comparison"
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# j2-light - Model Details & Comparison

> j2-light from Ai21: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

## Important Links

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## About j2-light

j2-light is a completion model from AI21, one of 3 completion models they offer. It is priced at $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 17 out of 22 completion models by cost and cheaper than 23% of models in this category. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Ai21 Provider.**
- **Completion Mode.**
- **8,192 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Tokens.**
- **$3.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$3.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## j2-light Pricing Overview

At $3.00 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, j2-light ranks 17 out of 22 completion models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $1.50 for completion models, and is cheaper than 23% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to j2-light with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct-0914 | Azure Text | $1.50 | $2.00 |
| gpt-35-turbo-instruct | Azure Text | $1.50 | $2.00 |
| gpt-35-turbo-instruct-0914 | Azure Text | $1.50 | $2.00 |
| davinci-002 | Text-completion-openai | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| ft:babbage-002 | Text-completion-openai | $1.60 | $1.60 |

- [Compare gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct-0914](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure_text/gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct-0914.md)
- [Compare gpt-35-turbo-instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure_text/gpt-35-turbo-instruct.md)
- [Compare gpt-35-turbo-instruct-0914](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure_text/gpt-35-turbo-instruct-0914.md)
- [Compare davinci-002](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/text-completion-openai/davinci-002.md)
- [Compare ft:babbage-002](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/text-completion-openai/ft-babbage-002.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate j2-light costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/ai21/model/j2-light.md)
- [All AI21 pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/ai21.md)

## FAQ

### Is j2-light cheaper than gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct-0914?

No. j2-light costs $3.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct-0914 costs $1.50 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct-0914 50% more affordable for input. However, j2-light may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does j2-light pricing compare to the average completion model?

j2-light input pricing is $3.00 per 1M tokens, which is 100% above the median of $1.50 for completion models. It ranks 17 out of 22 completion models by input cost, making it cheaper than 23% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $2.00.

### What makes j2-light different from other AI21 models?

Among AI21's 3 completion models, j2-light ranks 1 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to j2-light?

The most comparable completion models to j2-light are: gpt-3.5-turbo-instruct-0914 from Azure Text ($1.50/1M input tokens); gpt-35-turbo-instruct from Azure Text ($1.50/1M input tokens); gpt-35-turbo-instruct-0914 from Azure Text ($1.50/1M input tokens); davinci-002 from Text-completion-openai ($2.00/1M 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 j2-light costs?

j2-light 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 $3.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $3.00.

## Related Resources

- [Ai21 models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/ai21.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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