Step 5 Preview vs PaddleOCR VL
PaddleOCR VL is cheaper on output tokens, while Step 5 Preview offers a larger context window. Choose Step 5 Preview or PaddleOCR VL based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Step 5 Preview | PaddleOCR VL |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Novita AI | Novita AI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.00 | $0.02 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.70 | $0.02 |
| Context window | 1M | 16K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Oct 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.