Nova Lite 1.0 vs 30b
Both have similar output pricing, while 30b offers a larger context window. Choose Nova Lite 1.0 or 30b based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Nova Lite 1.0 | 30b |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Amazon | Ollama Cloud |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| Context window | 300K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Dec 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1228 | — |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 990 | — |
FAQ
Is Nova Lite 1.0 or 30b cheaper?
Nova Lite 1.0 and 30b have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Nova Lite 1.0 or 30b?
30b has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.