Nova 2 Lite pricing & benchmarks
Released Dec 2, 2025 · served by 1 provider
What Nova 2 Lite is
Nova 2 Lite is a fast, cost-effective reasoning model for everyday workloads that can process text, images, and videos to generate text. Nova 2 Lite demonstrates standout capabilities in processing...
- Model ID:
amazon/nova-2-lite-v1 - Modality: text+image+file+video->text
- Tool calling: supported · Structured output: not supported
Providers and prices for Nova 2 Lite
The same model costs different amounts depending on who serves it. Prices are per 1M tokens, cheapest first. Uptime and throughput are OpenRouter's rolling measurements, not vendor claims.
| Provider | Input | Output | Context | Quant | Uptime 24h | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Bedrockcheapest | $0.300 | $2.50 | 1M | — | 99.9% | — |
Cheaper models in the same class
Models scoring within 4 points of Nova 2 Lite on the Intelligence Index, but with a lower output price.
FAQ
How much does the Nova 2 Lite API cost?
$0.300 per 1M input tokens and $2.50 per 1M output tokens. A typical workload of 1M input + 300K output tokens costs about $1.05.
Is Nova 2 Lite free?
No. It is a paid model starting at $0.300 per 1M input tokens, though some providers offer trial credits.
Which provider is cheapest for Nova 2 Lite?
Amazon Bedrock at $0.300 input / $2.50 output per 1M tokens.
Can I self-host Nova 2 Lite?
No. Nova 2 Lite is closed-weight and only available through hosted APIs.