Sarvam 105B vs Step-3
Sarvam 105B is cheaper on output tokens, while Sarvam 105B offers a larger context window. Choose Sarvam 105B or Step-3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Sarvam 105B | Step-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NanoGPT | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.05 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.21 | $0.65 |
| Context window | 131K | 66K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | No |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Jul 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1351 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1176 |
FAQ
Is Sarvam 105B or Step-3 cheaper?
Sarvam 105B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.21 vs $0.65 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Sarvam 105B or Step-3?
Sarvam 105B has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.