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# Hy3 - Model Details & Comparison

> Hy3 from Hugging Face: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About Hy3

Hy3 is a chat model from Hugging Face, one of 187 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.58 per 1M output tokens, ranking 510 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 81% of models in this category. Hy3 supports function calling, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 28% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Hugging Face Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.14 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.58 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

Hy3 supports: Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## Hy3 Pricing Overview

At $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $0.58 per 1M output tokens, Hy3 ranks 510 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 81% of models in this category.

Hy3 is one of 187 Hugging Face chat models, with support for function calling, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to Hy3 with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-oss-120b | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 |
| gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| deepseek-chat | DeepSeek | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| deepseek-v4-flash | Fireworks AI | $0.14 | $0.28 |

- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini.md)
- [Compare deepseek-chat](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/deepseek/deepseek-chat.md)
- [Compare deepseek-v4-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/deepseek-v4-flash.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate Hy3 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/huggingface/model/hy3.md)
- [Check Hugging Face status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/huggingface.md)
- [All Hugging Face pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/huggingface.md)

## FAQ

### Is Hy3 cheaper than gpt-oss-120b?

Yes. Hy3 costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-oss-120b's $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making it 7% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for function calling, structured output.

### How does Hy3 pricing compare to the average chat model?

Hy3 input pricing is $0.14 per 1M tokens, which is 72% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 510 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 81% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.58 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes Hy3 different from other Hugging Face models?

Among Hugging Face's 187 chat models, Hy3 ranks 58 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to Hy3?

The most comparable chat models to Hy3 are: gpt-oss-120b from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); deepseek-chat from DeepSeek ($0.14/1M 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 Hy3's context window?

Hy3 supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 715 of 2653). 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 Hy3 costs?

Hy3 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 $0.14 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.58.

## Related Resources

- [Hugging Face models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/huggingface.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)
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