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Updated Aug 2026

Hy4 PreviewvsLing 3.0 Flash Fin (free)

Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) is cheaper than Hy4 Preview at $0/M vs $0.834/M input tokens.

Hy4 Preview and Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) compared across 20 shared prompts
SpecHy4 PreviewLing 3.0 Flash Fin (free)
Input price$0.834/M tokensFree
Output price$2.501/M tokensFree
Context window1.0M tokens262K tokens
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedAug 2026Aug 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 20 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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…

Hy4 Preview303 words
Here is a recipe for a savory, comforting dish that requires minimal effort but tastes like it came from a restaurant. Dish Name: Golden Garlic Butter Noodles Estimated Time: Prep: 2 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total: 12 minutes The 7 Ingredients: Spaghetti (or any long pasta) Butter Garlic (fresh cloves or jarred minced…
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Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)166 words
Midnight Molten Lava Cake Ingredients: All-purpose flour (4 tbsp) Granulated sugar (4 tbsp) Unsweetened cocoa powder (2 tbsp) Vegetable oil (3 tbsp) Water (2 tbsp) Vanilla extract (¼ tsp) Baking powder (¼ tsp) Instructions: Combine Dry Ingredients: In a standard microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar…
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

Hy4 Preview1,253 words
This is a counterfactual scenario of massive proportions. The transistor is the fundamental building block of the modern world; moving its invention from Bell Labs in 1947 to 1920 (perhaps an accidental discovery during early radio research) grants humanity an extra 27 years of development during a period defined by…
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Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)2,066 words
The 1920 Transistor: A Counterfactual Analysis Through 1980 I. Premise and Plausibility For a transistor to emerge in 1920, we must assume that either the theoretical framework of semiconductor physics was accelerated (quantum mechanics was only being formulated in the mid-1920s), or that empirical discovery—building…
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

Hy4 Preview989 words
Here is a proposal for a dish designed for the modern tasting menu of a 3-Michelin-starred establishment (such as Eleven Madison Park, Osteria Francescana, or Noma). Dish Title: "The Forest Floor & The Sea" The Concept: This dish explores the concept of "Surf and Turf" deconstructed to its umami roots.
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Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)2,253 words
L'Archipel des Ombres (The Archipelago of Shadows) Michelin-Caliber Multi-Component Dish 7 Components Conceptual Narrative: Memory, Mineral Essence, and the Meeting of Land and Sea CONCEPTUAL NARRATIVE This dish is an edible cartography—a map of an imaginary archipelago where volcanic soil meets oceanic tides.
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Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

Hy4 Preview1,028 words
This architecture contains several critical flaws that will lead to data loss, poor user experience, and security vulnerabilities. While it attempts to solve scaling via horizontal scaling, the synchronization strategy (Last-Write-Wins) and the transport mechanism (HTTP polling between servers) are fundamentally…
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Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)2,560 words
Comprehensive Architecture Analysis: Real-Time Collaborative Document Editor CRITICAL: WebSocket Broadcasting Is Siloed Per-Server Problem: Each server maintains its own WebSocket connections. When User A (on Server 1) types, the change is only broadcast to clients connected to Server 1.
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

Hy4 Preview624 words
MEMORANDUM To: Investment Committee From: Underwriting Team Date: October 26, 2023 Subject: Project Harbor – HarborTech Services (HTS) LBO Underwriting Transaction Overview & Sources & Uses (at Close, end of FY2025) Entry EBITDA: $120.0m Entry Multiple: 12.0x Enterprise Value (EV): $1,440.0m Transaction Fees (2% EV)…
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Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)556 words
Entry & Sources & Uses FY2025 EBITDA: $120m Purchase Price (EV): 12.0x × $120m = $1,440m Transaction Fees: 2.0% × $1,440m = $28.8m Total Uses: $1,440m + $28.8m = $1,468.8m Total Leverage: 5.5x × $120m = $660m Term Loan: 4.0x × $120m = $480m (9.0% cash interest, 1.0% mandatory amortization = $4.8m/yr) Mezzanine: 1.5x ×…
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

Hy4 Preview378 words
This is a comprehensive, aggressive 3-month biohacking protocol designed for an individual with intermediate to advanced experience. It focuses on metabolic flexibility, autophagy, mitochondrial biogenesis, and neurological plasticity.
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Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)2,898 words
🧬 THE BIOHACKER'S 90-DAY LONGEVITY OPTIMIZATION PLAN Disclaimer: This plan is for informational purposes only. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any supplementation, fasting, or exercise protocol, especially if you have pre-existing conditions or are on medications.
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Our Verdict
Hy4 Preview
Hy4 Preview
Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)
Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Hy4 Preview has the edge: bigger model tier, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Hy4 Preview
Input
$0.83
Output
$2.50
Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

3 hosts

Hy4 Preview2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
SSiliconFlowfp8$0.83 in·$2.50 out·1M·100% upTencentfp8$0.83 in·$2.50 out·1M·100% up
Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NNovita$0 in·$0 out·262k·100% up

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

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Hy4 Preview is developed by Tencent while Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) is developed by inclusionAI. Hy4 Preview has a 1.0M token context window vs Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free)'s 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 20 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Hy4 Preview and Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 20 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Hy4 Preview costs $0.834/M input tokens and Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) costs $0/M input tokens. Ling 3.0 Flash Fin (free) is $0.83/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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