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  5. Cypher Alpha (free)vsHy3
Updated Jul 2026

Cypher Alpha (free)vsHy3

Hy3 is the newer model, released after Cypher Alpha (free).

Cypher Alpha (free) and Hy3 compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecCypher Alpha (free)Hy3
Input price—$0.132/M tokens
Output price—$0.528/M tokens
Context window—262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJul 2025Jul 2026
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Cypher Alpha (free)245 words
1-Month Health & Longevity Jumpstart Plan Week 1-2: Nutrition Aim for 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Start by adding a piece of fruit to breakfast and a salad at lunch. Swap refined grains for whole grains (e.g., brown rice, whole wheat bread). Try one new whole grain dish per week.
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Hy3306 words
Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly 1-month plan built around three foundational pillars of health and longevity: Diet, Movement, and Sleep. The goal is to build sustainable habits, not perfection. Diet – Nourish Without Obsessing Focus: Add before you subtract; keep it practical.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Cypher Alpha (free)155 words
Cheesy Herb Pasta in a Flash Ingredients: Spaghetti or any type of pasta Tomato paste Olive oil Garlic powder Dried oregano Shredded mozzarella cheese Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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Hy3178 words
Dish Name: Ruby Hurricane Pasta Ingredients (exactly 7 common pantry staples): Spaghetti (or any dry pasta) Canned diced tomatoes Garlic (pre-minced or whole cloves) Extra-virgin olive oil Red pepper flakes Salt Grated Parmesan (shelf-stable style) (Water for boiling pasta is assumed free and not counted.)
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Our Verdict
Hy3
Hy3
Cypher Alpha (free)
Cypher Alpha (free)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Hy3 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Cypher Alpha (free)
Input
—
Output
—
Hy3
Input
$0.13
Output
$0.53
Where to run it

6 hosts, cheapest first

Cypher Alpha (free)

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Hy36 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Tencentfp8$0.08 in·$0.33 out·262k·99.9% upDDeepInfrafp4$0.13 in·$0.53 out·262k·99.6% upGGMI Cloudbf16$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·98.6% upNNovita$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·99.7% upPPhala$0.15 in·$0.64 out·262k·99.9% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.20 in·$0.80 out·262k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Cypher Alpha (free) is developed by OpenRouter while Hy3 is developed by Tencent. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Cypher Alpha (free) and Hy3 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 2 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Cypher Alpha (free) and Hy3 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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