# Step 2 (16K) API prices

Step 2 (16K) — 16k context, 8k max output.
2 metered per-token offers from 2 provider(s), in USD per 1M tokens.
Prices as of 2026-10-04.

| Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | Cache read $/1M | Context |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| StepFun (China) | $5.21 | $16.44 | $1.04 | 16k |
| StepFun (Global) | $5.21 | $16.44 | $1.04 | 16k |

## Summary

- Cheapest input: $5.21 per 1M tokens (StepFun (China))
- Cheapest output: $16.44 per 1M tokens (StepFun (China))
- First-party: not listed separately
- Free offers: none
- Subscription plans (not per-token): none
- Released: 2025-01-01
- Inputs: text

## FAQ

### What is the cheapest Step 2 (16K) API?

As of Oct 4, 2026, StepFun (China) has the lowest Step 2 (16K) output price at $16.44 per 1M tokens, and StepFun (China) has the lowest input price at $5.21 per 1M tokens. Prices are metered per-token rates in USD; free tiers and subscription plans are excluded.

### How many providers offer Step 2 (16K)?

2 providers list Step 2 (16K) on Sovyron; 2 of them sell it at a metered per-token price.

### Is Step 2 (16K) free?

No provider in the Sovyron catalog lists a free tier for Step 2 (16K).

### What is the context window of Step 2 (16K)?

Step 2 (16K) supports a 16k-token context window and up to 8k output tokens.

HTML page: https://sovyron.com/models/step-2-16k/
Full dataset: https://sovyron.com/data/catalog.json