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title: "Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking Cost Calculator - Together AI"
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# Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking Cost Calculator - Together AI

> Calculate the cost of using Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking from Together AI. Input costs $0.15 and output $1.50 per 1M tokens.

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## About Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking

Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking is a chat model from Together AI, one of 62 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 653 out of 3254 chat models by cost and cheaper than 78% of models in this category. Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking supports function calling, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 37% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Together AI pricing for Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking.

- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$1.50 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking supports: Function Calling, Parallel Function Calling, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking ranks 653 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 62 Together AI chat models, with support for function calling, structured output. 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-oss-120b | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 | +10% |
| gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 | 0% |
| deepseek-chat | DeepSeek | $0.14 | $0.28 | -7% |
| deepseek-v4-flash | Fireworks AI | $0.14 | $0.28 | -7% |

## More from Together AI

- [gpt-oss-120b ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/together_ai/model/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Instruct ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/together_ai/model/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct.md)
- [GLM-5.3-Flash ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/together_ai/model/glm-5.3-flash.md)
- [Qwen3.8-Flash ($0.15/1M input)](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/together_ai/model/qwen3.8-flash.md)

## Related Resources

- [Together AI status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/together-ai.md)
- [Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking specifications](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/together_ai/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking.md)
- [All Together AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/together_ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking cheaper than gpt-oss-120b?

No. Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while gpt-oss-120b costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-oss-120b 0% 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 653 out of 3254 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 78% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking different from other Together AI models?

Among Together AI's 62 chat models, Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking ranks 9 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: gpt-oss-120b from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M 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 Together AI is down?

You can monitor Together AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Together AI 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-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 $1.50.

## Related Resources

- [All Together AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/together_ai.md)
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- [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)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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