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title: "qwen3-coder-next Cost Calculator - OpenRouter"
description: "Calculate the cost of using qwen3-coder-next from OpenRouter. Input costs $0.12 and output $0.80 per 1M tokens."
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# qwen3-coder-next Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

> Calculate the cost of using qwen3-coder-next from OpenRouter. Input costs $0.12 and output $0.80 per 1M tokens.

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## About qwen3-coder-next

qwen3-coder-next is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 441 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.12 per 1M input tokens and $0.80 per 1M output tokens, ranking 520 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 84% of models in this category. qwen3-coder-next supports function calling, prompt caching, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 37% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published OpenRouter pricing for qwen3-coder-next.

- **$0.12 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$0.80 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **235,929 Max Output Tokens.**
- **235,929 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

qwen3-coder-next supports: Function Calling, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.12 per 1M input tokens and $0.80 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-coder-next ranks 520 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 84% of models in this category.

qwen3-coder-next is one of 441 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 37% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs qwen3-coder-next |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4.1-nano | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 | -17% |
| gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 | -17% |
| gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 | +25% |
| deepseek-chat | DeepSeek | $0.14 | $0.28 | +17% |
| GLM-5.3-Flash | FriendliAI | $0.15 | $0.50 | +25% |

## More from OpenRouter

- [qwen3-30b-a3b ($0.12/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3-30b-a3b.md)
- [qwen3-14b ($0.12/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3-14b.md)
- [qwen3-vl-8b-instruct ($0.12/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3-vl-8b-instruct.md)
- [qwen3-8b ($0.12/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3-8b.md)

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

### Is qwen3-coder-next cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

No. qwen3-coder-next costs $0.12 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-nano costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-nano 17% more affordable for input. However, qwen3-coder-next may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does qwen3-coder-next pricing compare to the average chat model?

qwen3-coder-next input pricing is $0.12 per 1M tokens, which is 77% below the median of $0.52 for chat models. It ranks 520 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 84% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.80 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes qwen3-coder-next different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 441 chat models, qwen3-coder-next ranks 82 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-coder-next?

The most comparable chat models to qwen3-coder-next are: gpt-4.1-nano from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); deepseek-chat from DeepSeek ($0.14/1M 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 check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate qwen3-coder-next costs?

qwen3-coder-next 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 $0.12 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.80.

## Related Resources

- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo)
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