Hunyuan HY4 Preview API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Hunyuan HY4 Preview channel is OpenRouter: $0.834 input / $2.501 output per 1M tokens (blended $1.25). Context 1M.
→ Hunyuan / HY hub: all prices, free access, setup
Context: 1M · Max output: 64K · Modalities: text · Listed: 2026-08-28
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter $0.834 / $2.501 | $1.25 | $0.834 | $2.5 | $0.042 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: Tencent | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use Hunyuan HY4 Preview in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Provider-specific setup not yet verified. Generic setup: guides
Cheaper alternatives
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Rankings: Cheapest LLM APIs · LLM APIs usable from mainland China · All Tencent Hunyuan models
Price history
Tracking since 2026-10-17; no changes yet.
FAQ
How much does the Hunyuan HY4 Preview API cost?
Cheapest channel (OpenRouter): $0.834 input / $2.501 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Hunyuan HY4 Preview from China?
OpenRouter: direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Hunyuan HY4 Preview free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Hunyuan HY4 Preview's context window?
1M tokens