Nova Lite vs Particle-1
Particle-1 leads the LLM Stats Score 31.9 to 7.1. Nova Lite is 4.2x cheaper per token.
Amazon · Particle AI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
Particle-1 leads the overall LLM Stats Score 31.9 to 7.1, ranking #133 overall.
In the 2 individual benchmarks reported for both models, Particle-1 wins 2; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, Nova Lite is roughly 4.2x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Particle-1 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose Nova Lite
- cost matters — it's about 4.2x cheaper per token
Choose Particle-1
- overall performance matters — it scores 31.9 and ranks #133 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning — it leads those capability indexes
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 2 of 2 exact shared results
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Oct 2026
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
27 reported for Nova Lite · 3 for Particle-1
Nova Lite outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Particle-1 is better at 2 benchmarks (GPQA, MMLU).
Particle-1 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Nova Lite ($0.06/1M tokens) is 4.2x cheaper than Particle-1 ($0.25/1M tokens).
For output processing, Nova Lite ($0.24/1M tokens) is 4.2x cheaper than Particle-1 ($1.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Particle-1 is more expensive than Nova Lite.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Particle-1 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Nova Lite's 300,000 tokens. Particle-1 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while Nova Lite is limited to 2,048 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both Nova Lite and Particle-1 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Nova Lite
Particle-1
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
Nova Lite was released on 2024-11-20, while Particle-1 was released on 2026-10-28.
Particle-1 is 24 months newer than Nova Lite.
Nov 20, 2024
1.9 years ago
Oct 28, 2026
-3 days ago
1.9yr newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Provider Availability
Nova Lite is available from Bedrock. Particle-1 is available from Particle AI.
Nova Lite
Particle-1
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Nova Lite and Particle-1 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about Nova Lite vs Particle-1.