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title: "qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking Cost Calculator - Dashscope"
description: "Calculate the cost of using qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking from Dashscope. Input costs $0.15 and output $1.20 per 1M tokens."
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# qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking Cost Calculator - Dashscope

> Calculate the cost of using qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking from Dashscope. Input costs $0.15 and output $1.20 per 1M tokens.

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## About qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking

qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking is a chat model from Dashscope, one of 25 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 617 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking supports function calling, reasoning. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 37% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Dashscope pricing for qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking.

- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$1.20 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **65,536 Max Output Tokens.**
- **65,536 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking ranks 617 out of 3254 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.52 for chat models, and is cheaper than 78% of models in this category.

qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking is one of 25 Dashscope chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 37% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Phi-4-reasoning | Azure | $0.13 | $0.50 | -17% |
| qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking | Qwencloud | $0.15 | $1.20 | 0% |
| qwen3-vl-32b-thinking | Qwencloud | $0.16 | $2.87 | +7% |
| qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking | Qwen Ai Platform | $0.15 | $1.20 | 0% |
| qwen3-vl-32b-thinking | Qwen Ai Platform | $0.16 | $2.87 | +7% |

## More from Dashscope

- [qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/dashscope/model/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct.md)
- [qwen3-vl-32b-instruct ($0.16/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/dashscope/model/qwen3-vl-32b-instruct.md)
- [qwen3-vl-32b-thinking ($0.16/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/dashscope/model/qwen3-vl-32b-thinking.md)
- [deepseek-v4-flash ($0.20/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/dashscope/model/deepseek-v4-flash.md)

## Related Resources

- [All Dashscope pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/dashscope.md)

## FAQ

### Is qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking cheaper than Phi-4-reasoning?

No. qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while Phi-4-reasoning costs $0.13 per 1M input tokens, making Phi-4-reasoning 17% more affordable for input. However, qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking pricing compare to the average chat model?

qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking input pricing is $0.15 per 1M tokens, which is 71% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 617 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking different from other Dashscope models?

Among Dashscope's 25 chat models, qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking ranks 6 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking?

The most comparable chat models to qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking are: Phi-4-reasoning from Azure ($0.13/1M input tokens); qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking from Qwencloud ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3-vl-32b-thinking from Qwencloud ($0.16/1M input tokens); qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking from Qwen Ai Platform ($0.15/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking costs?

qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.15 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.20.

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