Model Comparison
Muse Spark 1.1 vs Nova ProWhich is better in 2026?
Comparing Muse Spark 1.1 and Nova Pro across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.
Verdict: Muse Spark 1.1 vs Nova Pro — which is better?
Muse Spark 1.1 (by Meta) and Nova Pro (by Amazon) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
On price, Nova Pro is roughly 1.4x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Muse Spark 1.1 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose Muse Spark 1.1 if…
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026
Choose Nova Pro if…
- cost matters — it's about 1.4x cheaper per token
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Muse Spark 1.1 and Nova Prodon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Muse Spark 1.1 ($1.25/1M tokens) is 1.6x more expensive than Nova Pro ($0.80/1M tokens).
For output processing, Muse Spark 1.1 ($4.25/1M tokens) is 1.3x more expensive than Nova Pro ($3.20/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Muse Spark 1.1 is more expensive than Nova Pro.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Muse Spark 1.1 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Nova Pro's 300,000 tokens. Nova Pro can generate longer responses up to 300,000 tokens, while Muse Spark 1.1 is limited to 131,072 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Muse Spark 1.1 and Nova Pro support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Muse Spark 1.1
Nova Pro
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.
Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.
Proprietary
Closed source
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Muse Spark 1.1 was released on 2026-07-09, while Nova Pro was released on 2024-11-20.
Muse Spark 1.1 is 20 months newer than Nova Pro.
Jul 9, 2026
1 weeks ago
1.6yr newerNov 20, 2024
1.7 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
Muse Spark 1.1 is available from Meta Model API. Nova Pro is available from Bedrock.
Muse Spark 1.1
Nova Pro
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Nova Pro
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Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Muse Spark 1.1 and Nova Pro side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about Muse Spark 1.1 vs Nova Pro.