Tencent: Hy3 (free)
Analysis Summary
Tencent Hy3 free retains the model's strong coding profile, tool use, function calling, and 262,144 token context window. It is well suited to experimentation, internal assistants, code transformation, structured SEO tasks, and high-volume automation where operating cost is a primary concern.
The measured reasoning level is materially below the paid Hy3, so difficult research, nuanced client copy, and high-risk autonomous actions should be routed elsewhere. Text-only operation also limits image and visual-brief workflows. As a free option, it is particularly useful for prototyping and low-risk volume traffic, provided the deployment includes output checks, rate planning, and a clear escalation route to a stronger model.
Assessed September 7, 2026
Editorial notes
The free Hy3 variant retains strong coding, tool calling, and a 262K context, offering exceptional volume economics, though its reasoning capability is below the paid version.
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DFO Verdict
The free Hy3 variant retains strong coding, tool calling, and a 262K context, offering exceptional volume economics, though its reasoning capability is below the paid version.
How Tencent: Hy3 (free) compares
Tencent: Hy3 (free) ranks #92 of 437 AI models we track for overall intelligence, #52 of 209 for coding, #68 of 191 for agentic tasks. Its 262K-token context window is larger than 71% of the models we list. Tencent: Hy3 (free) is currently free to use via OpenRouter.
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 business fit. The pulled-in value corner is the trade-off, and if the shape matters more than the price, this is your model.
Compare shapes side-by-side →About Tencent: Hy3 (free)
Hy3 is a 295B-parameter Mixture-of-Experts model from Tencent (21B active, 192 experts with top-8 routing) built for reasoning, agentic workflows, and real-world production use. It supports a configurable reasoning effort:..
Frequently asked questions about Tencent: Hy3 (free)
How much does Tencent: Hy3 (free) cost?
Tencent: Hy3 (free) is currently available for free via OpenRouter.
What is the context window of Tencent: Hy3 (free)?
Tencent: Hy3 (free) has a context window of 262,144 tokens (262K).
Is Tencent: Hy3 (free) good for coding?
On our coding benchmark index, Tencent: Hy3 (free) ranks #52 of 209 models, placing it in the top quartile of the field for code generation and debugging.
What can Tencent: Hy3 (free) do?
Tencent: Hy3 (free) supports tool use and function calling.
Who created Tencent: Hy3 (free)?
Tencent: Hy3 (free) is developed by Tencent and was released on July 6, 2026.