About
AWS Nova is a new family of foundation models introduced by Amazon Web Services, focusing on delivering cutting-edge generative AI capabilities across text, multimodal content, and video creation. Designed to support a wide range of enterprise applications, Nova models emphasize scalability, efficiency, and customization. With industry-leading price-performance, Nova enables organizations to integrate advanced generative AI into their workflows, unlocking opportunities in automation, creativity, and data insights. The Nova suite leverages AWS's robust infrastructure, including fine-tuning options and multimodal intelligence. This includes features that enable high-quality text generation and the creation of sophisticated visual content. Nova integrates seamlessly with Amazon Bedrock, allowing businesses to implement safeguards, evaluate models using custom metrics, and optimize generative AI applications for responsible and reliable outcomes. AWS Nova is part of AWS's broader push to democratize generative AI by making powerful and versatile models accessible to diverse industries. By incorporating advanced evaluation tools and built-in safety mechanisms, AWS ensures that Nova models can address both technical and ethical challenges, enabling enterprises to innovate responsibly at scale.
Specifications(8 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Multimodal | Structured Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Nova Multimodal Embeddings | 2025-12 | — | Yes | No |
| Amazon Nova 2 Sonic | 2025-11 | — | No | No |
| Amazon Nova Canvas | 2025-11 | — | No | No |
| Amazon Nova Reel | 2025-11 | — | No | No |
| Nova Micro | 2025-03 | 128K | No | Yes |
| Nova Lite | 2025-03 | 300K | No | Yes |
| Nova Pro | 2025-03 | 300K | No | Yes |
| Nova Premier (upcoming) | 2025-03 | — | No | Yes |
Available From(2 providers)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Micro | OpenRouter | $0.035 | $0.14 | Serverless |
| Nova Micro | AWS Bedrock | $0.035 | $0.14 | Serverless |
| Nova Lite | OpenRouter | $0.06 | $0.24 | Serverless |
| Nova Lite | AWS Bedrock | $0.06 | $0.24 | Serverless |
| Nova Pro | OpenRouter | $0.8 | $3.2 | Serverless |
| Nova Pro | AWS Bedrock | $0.8 | $3.2 | Serverless |
| Nova Premier (upcoming) | AWS Bedrock | $1.2 | $6 | Serverless |
| Nova Premier (upcoming) | OpenRouter | $2.5 | $12.5 | Serverless |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nova?
- AWS Nova is a new family of foundation models introduced by Amazon Web Services, focusing on delivering cutting-edge generative AI capabilities across text, multimodal content, and video creation. Designed to support a wide range of enterprise applications, Nova models emphasize scalability, efficiency, and customization. With industry-leading price-performance, Nova enables organizations to integrate advanced generative AI into their workflows, unlocking opportunities in automation, creativity, and data insights. The Nova suite leverages AWS's robust infrastructure, including fine-tuning options and multimodal intelligence. This includes features that enable high-quality text generation and the creation of sophisticated visual content. Nova integrates seamlessly with Amazon Bedrock, allowing businesses to implement safeguards, evaluate models using custom metrics, and optimize generative AI applications for responsible and reliable outcomes. AWS Nova is part of AWS's broader push to democratize generative AI by making powerful and versatile models accessible to diverse industries. By incorporating advanced evaluation tools and built-in safety mechanisms, AWS ensures that Nova models can address both technical and ethical challenges, enabling enterprises to innovate responsibly at scale.
- How many models are in the Nova family?
- The Nova family contains 8 models.
- What is the latest Nova model?
- The latest model is Amazon Nova Multimodal Embeddings, released in 2025-12.
- How much does Nova cost?
- Nova models range from $0.035/1M to $2.5/1M input tokens depending on the model and provider.
