Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0
Analysis Summary
Amazon Nova Micro 1.0 is a compact text model built for economical API workloads. It offers a 128K context window, tool use, and function calling, which gives it practical utility for structured automation despite its small model tier. Its measured reasoning capability is limited, so the model should be treated as an execution component rather than a high-level analytical partner.
It fits classification, extraction, routing, templated SEO operations, and simple tool calls where schemas and validation contain risk. The text-only interface excludes image-heavy workflows, and it is not a preferred choice for nuanced copy, advanced coding, or autonomous agents. Its very low pricing makes it worth testing for high-volume traffic, especially as a fallback behind a stronger model.
Assessed August 9, 2026
Editorial notes
Nova Micro 1.0 is a low-cost, fast-volume candidate with a 128K context, tool use, and function calling, but its limited measured reasoning makes it suited to routine automation rather than complex content work.
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DFO Verdict
Nova Micro 1.0 is a low-cost, fast-volume candidate with a 128K context, tool use, and function calling, but its limited measured reasoning makes it suited to routine automation rather than complex content work.
How Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0 compares
Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0 ranks #369 of 432 AI models we track for overall intelligence. Its 128K-token context window is larger than 36% of the models we list. At $0.04 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 78% of comparable models.
Dark bar = input · light bar = output, scaled to the priciest peer.
1M tokens ≈ 8 full-length novels or ~2,500 pages of business documents in a single request.
Strongest on value. The pulled-in technical corner is the trade-off, and if the shape matters more than the price, this is your model.
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| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.04 | $0.000035 |
| Output | $0.14 | $0.000140 |
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A website chatbot handling around 100 customer conversations a day, a few short messages each.
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Talk to our teamAbout Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0
Amazon Nova Micro 1.0 is a text-only model that delivers the lowest latency responses in the Amazon Nova family of models at a very low cost. With a context length..
Frequently asked questions about Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0
How much does Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0 cost?
Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0 costs $0.04 per million input tokens and $0.14 per million output tokens.
What is the context window of Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0?
Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0 has a context window of 128,000 tokens (128K).
What can Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0 do?
Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0 supports tool use and function calling.
Who created Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0?
Amazon: Nova Micro 1.0 is developed by Amazon and was released on December 5, 2024.