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qwen3.6-flash Cost Calculator - OpenRouter

Calculate the cost of using qwen3.6-flash from OpenRouter for your AI applications

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qwen3.6-flash Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 1,000,000 tokens

Max: 65,536 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00018750
Output Cost$0.001125
Total Cost$0.001313

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001875 per token
Output: $0.00000113 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens1,000,000
Max Output Tokens65,536
Max Tokens65,536

About qwen3.6-flash

qwen3.6-flash is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 355 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.19 per 1M input tokens and $1.13 per 1M output tokens, ranking 638 out of 2661 chat models by cost and cheaper than 76% of models in this category. qwen3.6-flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 15% among chat models.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.19 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$1.13 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens1,000,000
Maximum Output Tokens65,536
Maximum Total Tokens65,536

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 1,000,000 input tokens. The maximum output length is 65,536 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities
Prompt Caching - Optimize repeated prompts
Response Schema - Structured output formatting

How qwen3.6-flash Pricing Compares

At $0.19 per 1M input tokens and $1.13 per 1M output tokens, qwen3.6-flash ranks 638 out of 2661 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 76% of models in this category.

qwen3.6-flash is one of 355 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 15% of chat models.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs qwen3.6-flash
gpt-5.4-nanoAzure$0.20$1.25+7%
gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17Azure$0.20$1.25+7%
gpt-5.4-nanoOpenAI$0.20$1.25+7%

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gpt-5.4-nano
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gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is qwen3.6-flash cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano?

Yes. qwen3.6-flash costs $0.19 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5.4-nano's $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making it 7% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

How does qwen3.6-flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

qwen3.6-flash input pricing is $0.19 per 1M tokens, which is 63% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 638 out of 2661 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 76% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.13 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

What makes qwen3.6-flash different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 355 chat models, qwen3.6-flash ranks 91 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to qwen3.6-flash?

The most comparable chat models to qwen3.6-flash are: gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano from OpenAI ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from OpenAI ($0.20/1M 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 large is qwen3.6-flash's context window?

qwen3.6-flash supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 15% of chat models by context window size (rank 364 of 2482). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

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How do I calculate qwen3.6-flash costs?

qwen3.6-flash 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 $0.19 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.13.