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Cheap Model Models
Models that pair strong capability with low listed input pricing. Pricing is compared at list price per million input tokens.
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Top Cheap Model models
| Model | Pricing |
|---|---|
| DeepSeek V4 Pro preview DeepSeek | $0.44/1M input |
| Hy3 preview Tencent | $0.06/1M input |
| gpt-oss-120b OpenAI | $0.04/1M input |
How these models were selected
Models qualify when their public API input price is low relative to their capability tier. The table uses list price, not temporary credits or batch discounts.
When to use a different shortlist
The cheapest input rate can hide a higher output rate, weaker tool use, or extra retries. Estimate total task cost rather than choosing on input price alone.
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