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# hy3 - Model Details & Comparison

> hy3 from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About hy3

hy3 is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.13 per 1M input tokens and $0.53 per 1M output tokens, ranking 475 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 82% of models in this category. hy3 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 28% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **128,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.13 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.53 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

hy3 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## hy3 Pricing Overview

At $0.13 per 1M input tokens and $0.53 per 1M output tokens, hy3 ranks 475 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 82% of models in this category.

hy3 is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash | Tensormesh | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| gemma-4-31B-it | Tensormesh | $0.14 | $0.56 |
| gpt-oss-120b | Tensormesh | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| deepseek-v4-flash | Tencent | $0.14 | $0.28 |
| gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 |

- [Compare DeepSeek-V4-Flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/tensormesh/deepseek-v4-flash.md)
- [Compare gemma-4-31B-it](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/tensormesh/gemma-4-31b-it.md)
- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/tensormesh/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [Compare deepseek-v4-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/tencent/deepseek-v4-flash.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate hy3 costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/hy3.md)
- [Check 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 hy3 cheaper than DeepSeek-V4-Flash?

Yes. hy3 costs $0.13 per 1M input tokens compared to DeepSeek-V4-Flash's $0.14 per 1M input tokens, making it 6% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does hy3 pricing compare to the average chat model?

hy3 input pricing is $0.13 per 1M tokens, which is 74% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 475 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 82% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.53 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes hy3 different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, hy3 ranks 75 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to hy3?

The most comparable chat models to hy3 are: DeepSeek-V4-Flash from Tensormesh ($0.14/1M input tokens); gemma-4-31B-it from Tensormesh ($0.14/1M input tokens); gpt-oss-120b from Tensormesh ($0.15/1M input tokens); deepseek-v4-flash from Tencent ($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 653 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### 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 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 $0.13 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.53.

## Related Resources

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