--- title: "nex-n2-mini - Model Details & Comparison" description: "nex-n2-mini 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/nex-n2-mini" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/nex-n2-mini.md" --- # nex-n2-mini - Model Details & Comparison > nex-n2-mini 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 nex-n2-mini nex-n2-mini is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.10 per 1M output tokens, ranking 43 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 98% of models in this category. nex-n2-mini supports vision, 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.** - **262,144 Max Output Tokens.** - **262,144 Max Tokens.** - **$0.02 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.10 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities nex-n2-mini supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## nex-n2-mini Pricing Overview At $0.02 per 1M input tokens and $0.10 per 1M output tokens, nex-n2-mini ranks 43 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 98% of models in this category. nex-n2-mini is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, 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 nex-n2-mini with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-5-nano | Azure | $0.05 | $0.40 | | gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.05 | $0.40 | | gpt-5-nano | OpenAI | $0.05 | $0.40 | | gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 | OpenAI | $0.05 | $0.40 | | gemma3-4b | Llamagate | $0.03 | $0.08 | - [Compare gpt-5-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-nano.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/openai/gpt-5-nano.md) - [Compare gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07.md) - [Compare gemma3-4b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/llamagate/gemma3-4b.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate nex-n2-mini costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/nex-n2-mini.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 nex-n2-mini cheaper than gpt-5-nano? Yes. nex-n2-mini costs $0.02 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5-nano's $0.05 per 1M input tokens, making it 100% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does nex-n2-mini pricing compare to the average chat model? nex-n2-mini input pricing is $0.02 per 1M tokens, which is 95% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 43 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 98% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.10 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes nex-n2-mini different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, nex-n2-mini ranks 10 by input cost. It is the most affordable OpenRouter model with reasoning support. ### What are the best alternatives to nex-n2-mini? The most comparable chat models to nex-n2-mini are: gpt-5-nano from Azure ($0.05/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.05/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano from OpenAI ($0.05/1M input tokens); gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 from OpenAI ($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. ### Is nex-n2-mini the cheapest chat model with reasoning? Yes. At $0.02 per 1M input tokens, nex-n2-mini is the most affordable chat model that supports reasoning. This makes it a strong option for reasoning-dependent workloads where cost efficiency matters. ### How large is nex-n2-mini's context window? nex-n2-mini supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 655 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 nex-n2-mini costs? nex-n2-mini 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 $0.02 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.10. ## 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/nex-n2-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/nex-n2-mini) for AI/LLM consumption.*