Lfm 3 1.7 B vs Flint V1.0: cost comparison
Prices updated 2026-11-10 · computed from live provider data
Short answer: Flint V1.0 is cheaper on a
3:1 input/output blend — Free per million tokens versus
Free, a 0% difference.
Both offer the same 262,144-token context window, so cost is the deciding factor.
Head to head
| Lfm 3 1.7 B | Flint V1.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Input, per 1M tokens | Free | Free |
| Output, per 1M tokens | Free | Free |
| Blended 3:1, per 1M | Free | Free |
| Context window | 262,144 | 262,144 |
| Vendor | liquid | recursive |
Monthly cost at real volumes
| Workload (input / output) | Lfm 3 1.7 B | Flint V1.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 1M in / 250K out | Free | Free |
| 10M in / 2.5M out | Free | Free |
| 100M in / 25M out | Free | Free |
Which should you pick?
Because the context windows are identical, the cheaper option is the better default. Choose Flint V1.0 unless you are already standardised on liquid tooling and want to avoid a second integration.