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Updated Jul 2026

Horizon AlphavsHy3

Horizon Alpha is cheaper than Hy3 at $0/M vs $0.132/M input tokens.

Horizon Alpha and Hy3 compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecHorizon AlphaHy3
Input priceFree$0.132/M tokens
Output priceFree$0.528/M tokens
Context window256K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJul 2025Jul 2026
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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…

Horizon Alpha207 words
Golden Maple Soy Glazed Chickpeas Ingredients (7 pantry staples) 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika) Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) + salt to taste Instructions Dry the…
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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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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…

Horizon Alpha698 words
Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly 1‑month plan focused on diet, exercise, and sleep. It’s designed to be realistic, build consistency, and show quick wins. Overall approach Keep it simple: small daily actions beat perfection. Track 3 basics daily: steps, protein at meals, sleep duration.
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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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Our Verdict
Hy3
Hy3
Horizon Alpha
Horizon AlphaRunner-up

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

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Horizon Alpha
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Hy3
Input
$0.13
Output
$0.53
Where to run it

6 hosts, cheapest first

Horizon Alpha

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Hy36 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.13 in·$0.53 out·262k·99.7% upTencentfp8$0.13 in·$0.53 out·262k·99.9% upGGMI Cloudbf16$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·98.6% upNNovita$0.14 in·$0.58 out·262k·100% upPPhala$0.15 in·$0.64 out·262k·100% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.20 in·$0.80 out·262k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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Horizon Alpha is developed by OpenRouter while Hy3 is developed by Tencent. Horizon Alpha has a 256K token context window vs Hy3's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Horizon Alpha 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.

Horizon Alpha costs $0/M input tokens and Hy3 costs $0.132/M input tokens. Horizon Alpha is $0.13/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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