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title: "step-3.7-flash - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "step-3.7-flash from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# step-3.7-flash - Model Details & Comparison

> step-3.7-flash from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

## Important Links

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## About step-3.7-flash

step-3.7-flash is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $1.15 per 1M output tokens, ranking 794 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 70% of models in this category. step-3.7-flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 256K-token context window is in the top 31% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **256,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **256,000 Max Output Tokens.**
- **256,000 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.20 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$1.15 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

step-3.7-flash supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## step-3.7-flash Pricing Overview

At $0.20 per 1M input tokens and $1.15 per 1M output tokens, step-3.7-flash ranks 794 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 70% of models in this category.

step-3.7-flash is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 256K-token context window places it in the top 31% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to step-3.7-flash with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 |
| gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 |
| gpt-5-mini | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 |
| gemini-flash-lite-latest | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 |
| gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview | Google Gemini | $0.25 | $1.50 |

- [Compare gpt-5.4-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17.md)
- [Compare gpt-5-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini.md)
- [Compare gemini-flash-lite-latest](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-flash-lite-latest.md)
- [Compare gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate step-3.7-flash costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/step-3.7-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 step-3.7-flash cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano?

No. step-3.7-flash costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.4-nano costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.4-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, step-3.7-flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does step-3.7-flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

step-3.7-flash input pricing is $0.20 per 1M tokens, which is 60% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 794 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 70% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.15 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes step-3.7-flash different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, step-3.7-flash ranks 100 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to step-3.7-flash?

The most comparable chat models to step-3.7-flash are: gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-flash-lite-latest from Google Gemini ($0.25/1M 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 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 step-3.7-flash costs?

step-3.7-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 $0.20 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.15.

## 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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