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title: "nova-lite-v1 - Model Details & Comparison"
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# nova-lite-v1 - Model Details & Comparison

> nova-lite-v1 from Amazon Nova: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About nova-lite-v1

nova-lite-v1 is a chat model from Amazon Nova, one of 4 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.06 per 1M input tokens and $0.24 per 1M output tokens, ranking 164 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 93% of models in this category. nova-lite-v1 supports vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output. Its 300K-token context window is in the top 18% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Amazon Nova Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **300,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **10,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **10,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.06 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.24 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

nova-lite-v1 supports: Function Calling, Vision, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, PDF Input.

## nova-lite-v1 Pricing Overview

At $0.06 per 1M input tokens and $0.24 per 1M output tokens, nova-lite-v1 ranks 164 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 93% of models in this category.

nova-lite-v1 is one of 4 Amazon Nova chat models, with support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 300K-token context window places it in the top 18% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to nova-lite-v1 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.06 | $0.24 |
| apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.06 | $0.25 |
| gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.06 | $0.44 |
| gpt-5-nano | Azure | $0.05 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.0-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07.md)
- [Compare gpt-5-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-nano.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash-lite.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate nova-lite-v1 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/amazon_nova/model/nova-lite-v1.md)
- [All Amazon Nova pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/amazon_nova.md)

## FAQ

### Is nova-lite-v1 cheaper than amazon.nova-lite-v1:0?

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

### How does nova-lite-v1 pricing compare to the average chat model?

nova-lite-v1 input pricing is $0.06 per 1M tokens, which is 88% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 164 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 93% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.24 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes nova-lite-v1 different from other Amazon Nova models?

Among Amazon Nova's 4 chat models, nova-lite-v1 ranks 2 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to nova-lite-v1?

The most comparable chat models to nova-lite-v1 are: amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.06/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.06/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.06/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from Azure ($0.05/1M 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 nova-lite-v1's context window?

nova-lite-v1 supports up to 300,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 18% of chat models by context window size (rank 461 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate nova-lite-v1 costs?

nova-lite-v1 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 $0.24.

## Related Resources

- [Amazon Nova models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/amazon_nova.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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