--- title: "ling-2.6-flash - Model Details & Comparison" description: "ling-2.6-flash from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/ling-2.6-flash" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/ling-2.6-flash.md" --- # ling-2.6-flash - Model Details & Comparison > ling-2.6-flash from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo) ## About ling-2.6-flash ling-2.6-flash is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.01 per 1M input tokens and $0.03 per 1M output tokens, ranking 13 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 99% of models in this category. ling-2.6-flash supports function calling, 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.** - **32,768 Max Output Tokens.** - **32,768 Max Tokens.** - **$0.01 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.03 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities ling-2.6-flash supports: Function Calling, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## ling-2.6-flash Pricing Overview At $0.01 per 1M input tokens and $0.03 per 1M output tokens, ling-2.6-flash ranks 13 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 99% of models in this category. ling-2.6-flash is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to ling-2.6-flash with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Qwen3-4B-Instruct-2507 | Hugging Face | $0.01 | $0.03 | | Qwen3-4B-Thinking-2507 | Hugging Face | $0.01 | $0.03 | | Qwen2.5-Coder-7B | Nebius | $0.01 | $0.03 | | Qwen2.5-Coder-7B-Instruct | Hugging Face | $0.01 | $0.03 | | Qwen2.5-Coder-3B-Instruct | Hugging Face | $0.01 | $0.03 | - [Compare Qwen3-4B-Instruct-2507](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/huggingface/qwen3-4b-instruct-2507.md) - [Compare Qwen3-4B-Thinking-2507](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/huggingface/qwen3-4b-thinking-2507.md) - [Compare Qwen2.5-Coder-7B](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/nebius/qwen2.5-coder-7b.md) - [Compare Qwen2.5-Coder-7B-Instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/huggingface/qwen2.5-coder-7b-instruct.md) - [Compare Qwen2.5-Coder-3B-Instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/huggingface/qwen2.5-coder-3b-instruct.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate ling-2.6-flash costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/ling-2.6-flash.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 ling-2.6-flash cheaper than Qwen3-4B-Instruct-2507? No. ling-2.6-flash costs $0.01 per 1M input tokens while Qwen3-4B-Instruct-2507 costs $0.01 per 1M input tokens, making Qwen3-4B-Instruct-2507 0% more affordable for input. However, ling-2.6-flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does ling-2.6-flash pricing compare to the average chat model? ling-2.6-flash input pricing is $0.01 per 1M tokens, which is 98% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 13 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 99% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.03 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes ling-2.6-flash different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, ling-2.6-flash ranks 6 by input cost. It is the most affordable OpenRouter model with prompt caching support. ### What are the best alternatives to ling-2.6-flash? The most comparable chat models to ling-2.6-flash are: Qwen3-4B-Instruct-2507 from Hugging Face ($0.01/1M input tokens); Qwen3-4B-Thinking-2507 from Hugging Face ($0.01/1M input tokens); Qwen2.5-Coder-7B from Nebius ($0.01/1M input tokens); Qwen2.5-Coder-7B-Instruct from Hugging Face ($0.01/1M 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. ### Is ling-2.6-flash the cheapest chat model with prompt caching? Yes. At $0.01 per 1M input tokens, ling-2.6-flash is the most affordable chat model that supports prompt caching. This makes it a strong option for prompt caching-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters. ### How large is ling-2.6-flash's context window? ling-2.6-flash supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 666 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 ling-2.6-flash costs? ling-2.6-flash 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 $0.01 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.03. ## 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) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/ling-2.6-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/ling-2.6-flash) for AI/LLM consumption.*