Nova 2 Lite vs Nova Pro
Facts only. This page does not pick a winner. For a picked winner, see the use case comparison on Tools.
| Nova 2 Lite | Nova Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| API model IDs | amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0, us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0, eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0, jp.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0, global.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | amazon.nova-pro-v1:0, us.amazon.nova-pro-v1:0, eu.amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 |
| Context window | 1,000,000 | 300,000 |
| Lifecycle | active | active |
| License | proprietary | proprietary |
| Trains on API data | No | No |
| Zero data retention | on-request | on-request |
| Input per 1M tokens | $0.3 (verified 2026-10-14) | $0.8 (verified 2026-10-14) |
Frequently asked questions
- Which has the larger context window, Nova 2 Lite or Nova Pro?
- Nova 2 Lite holds 1,000,000 tokens and Nova Pro holds 300,000. Nova 2 Lite holds more. The context window counts the prompt, any attached files, and the reply together.
- Which is cheaper, Nova 2 Lite or Nova Pro?
- Per million input tokens, Nova 2 Lite was $0.3 (verified 2026-10-14) and Nova Pro was $0.8 (verified 2026-10-14). Nova 2 Lite is cheaper per input token. Output tokens cost $2.5 and $3.2 respectively, and output volume usually decides the bill.
- Does Nova 2 Lite or Nova Pro train on API data?
- Nova 2 Lite does not train on API data by default, and Nova Pro does not train on API data by default. Zero data retention is on-request for Nova 2 Lite and on-request for Nova Pro. Verified 2026-09-08 and 2026-09-08 against the providers' own documentation.
- Is Nova 2 Lite or Nova Pro being retired?
- Nova 2 Lite is active. Nova Pro is active. Lifecycle checked 2026-10-14 and 2026-10-14. Pin a dated snapshot ID rather than an alias if a retirement would break you.