Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 1 Sep 2026
Muse Glimmer 30B alternatives: 15 models in or near grid D3
The closest model to Muse Glimmer 30B on the atlas is Codestral 2508, in the same square, at $0.30 per 1M input tokens against Muse Glimmer 30B’s . 5 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is Ministral 3 3B 2512 at $0.10. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDD310 modelsCodestral 2508, Command A+, DeepSeek V3 and 7 more
Muse Glimmer 30BIts 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (2 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDC3 | $0.10–0.30 | 128–256K | Ministral 3 3B 2512, Llama Guard 4 12B, Nemotron 3.5 Content Safety, MiniMax M2.7, Llama 3.3 70B Instruct |
| GRIDD3 | $0.30–1 | 128–256K | Muse Glimmer 30B, Codestral 2508, Command A+, MiniMax M2, MiniMax M2.1, DeepSeek V3, Llama 3.1 70B Instruct, Mistral Medium 3, Mistral Medium 3.1, Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image), R1 0528 |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs Muse Glimmer 30B | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Muse Glimmer 30BMeta · the model you’re replacing | GRIDD3 | Baseline | $0.30 | — | $1.20 | 131K | |
| 1 | Codestral 2508Mistral AI | GRIDD3 | Same square, same input price, 2× the context | $0.30 | same | $0.90 | 256K | Compare → |
| 2 | Command A+Cohere | GRIDD3 | Same square, same input price, 1.5× the context | $0.30 | same | $1.50 | 192K | Compare → |
| 3 | MiniMax M2MiniMax | GRIDD3 | Same square, same input price, 1.6× the context | $0.30 | same | $1.20 | 205K | Compare → |
| 4 | MiniMax M2.1MiniMax | GRIDD3 | Same square, same input price, 1.6× the context | $0.30 | same | $1.20 | 205K | Compare → |
| 5 | DeepSeek V3DeepSeek | GRIDD3 | Same square, 7% pricier input, 1.3× the context | $0.32 | +7% | $0.89 | 164K | Compare → |
| 6 | Llama 3.1 70B InstructMeta | GRIDD3 | Same maker, same square, 33% pricier input | $0.40 | +33% | $0.40 | 131K | Compare → |
| 7 | Mistral Medium 3Mistral AI | GRIDD3 | Same square, 33% pricier input | $0.40 | +33% | $2.00 | 131K | Compare → |
| 8 | Mistral Medium 3.1Mistral AI | GRIDD3 | Same square, 33% pricier input | $0.40 | +33% | $2.00 | 131K | Compare → |
| 9 | Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image)Google | GRIDD3 | Same square, 67% pricier input | $0.50 | +67% | $3.00 | 131K | |
| 10 | R1 0528DeepSeek | GRIDD3 | Same square, 133% pricier input, 1.3× the context | $0.70 | +133% | $2.50 | 164K | |
| 11 | Ministral 3 3B 2512Mistral AI | GRIDC3 | Neighbouring square C3, 67% cheaper input | $0.10 | −67% | $0.10 | 131K | |
| 12 | Llama Guard 4 12BMeta | GRIDC3 | Same maker, neighbouring square C3, 40% cheaper input, 1.3× the context | $0.18 | −40% | $0.18 | 164K | |
| 13 | Nemotron 3.5 Content SafetyNVIDIA | GRIDC3 | Neighbouring square C3, 33% cheaper input | $0.20 | −33% | $0.20 | 131K | |
| 14 | MiniMax M2.7MiniMax | GRIDC3 | Neighbouring square C3, 30% cheaper input, 1.6× the context | $0.21 | −30% | $0.84 | 205K | |
| 15 | Llama 3.3 70B InstructMeta | GRIDC3 | Same maker, neighbouring square C3, 27% cheaper input | $0.22 | −27% | $0.50 | 131K |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codestral 2508Mistral AI | $0.30 | 256K | Compare |
| Command A+Cohere | $0.30 | 192K | Compare |
| MiniMax M2MiniMax | $0.30 | 205K | Compare |
| MiniMax M2.1MiniMax | $0.30 | 205K | Compare |
| DeepSeek V3DeepSeek | $0.32 | 164K | Compare |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare Muse Glimmer 30B head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to Muse Glimmer 30B?
Codestral 2508 ranks first: same square, same input price, 2× the context. Input is $0.30 per 1M tokens against $0.30 for Muse Glimmer 30B. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to Muse Glimmer 30B?
Ministral 3 3B 2512 at $0.10 per 1M input tokens, 67% less than Muse Glimmer 30B, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to Muse Glimmer 30B?
None of the 15 closest is marked open-weight in our records.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
Codestral 2508, MiniMax M2, MiniMax M2.1, MiniMax M2.7 and 4 more hold more than Muse Glimmer 30B's 131K; the largest is Codestral 2508 at 256K.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from Muse Glimmer 30B's square D3: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what Muse Glimmer 30B does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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