Dots3-Note Preview (free)
Free model by Dots Studio · 512K context · vision, tools, reasoning, JSON, free.
Prices checked Oct 21, 2026 · tracked by LLM Cost Index since Oct 21, 2026
Scheduled for retirement on 2026-12-31. Plan a replacement — see the cheaper alternatives below.
$0
input / 1M tokens
$0
output / 1M tokens
512K
context window
461K
max output
Price history
We started tracking Dots3-Note Preview (free) on Oct 21, 2026; the chart appears as soon as there is a second data point. See all recent price changes.
What to switch to before Dots3-Note Preview (free) is retired
Replacements with the same must-have capabilities (tool calling, image input) and enough context, most capable first. See all models being retired.
| Replacement | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Price vs today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Opus 5.5 | $4.00 | $20.00 | — |
| Claude Sonnet 5.5 | $2.00 | $10.00 | — |
| Claude Fable 5.1 | $10.00 | $50.00 | — |
| GPT-6 Astra | $10.00 | $50.00 | — |
Specifications
| Model ID | dots-studio/dots-3-note-preview:free |
| Input | text, image |
| Output | text |
| Tool calling | Yes |
| Structured output | Yes |
| Reasoning mode | Yes |
| Open weights | No |
| Released | Aug 14, 2026 |
FAQ
- What is the context window of Dots3-Note Preview (free)?
- 512K tokens, with up to 461K output tokens per response.
- Does Dots3-Note Preview (free) support images, tools and structured output?
- Images as input: yes. Tool calling: yes. Structured (JSON) output: yes. Reasoning mode: yes.
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