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title: "qwen-coder - Model Details & Comparison"
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# qwen-coder - Model Details & Comparison

> qwen-coder from Dashscope: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About qwen-coder

qwen-coder is a chat model from Dashscope, one of 17 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 999 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 59% of models in this category. qwen-coder supports function calling, reasoning. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 15% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Dashscope Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,000,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Output Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.30 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$1.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

qwen-coder supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Tool Choice.

## qwen-coder Pricing Overview

At $0.30 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, qwen-coder ranks 999 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 59% of models in this category.

qwen-coder is one of 17 Dashscope chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 15% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to qwen-coder with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.30 | $2.50 |
| apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.33 | $2.75 |
| gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.28 | $2.20 |

- [Compare amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1-0.md)
- [Compare gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07.md)

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

### Is qwen-coder cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. qwen-coder costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens while amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 0% more affordable for input. However, qwen-coder may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

qwen-coder input pricing is $0.30 per 1M tokens, which is 40% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 999 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 59% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes qwen-coder different from other Dashscope models?

Among Dashscope's 17 chat models, qwen-coder ranks 9 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to qwen-coder?

The most comparable chat models to qwen-coder are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M 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 qwen-coder's context window?

qwen-coder supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 15% of chat models by context window size (rank 301 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate qwen-coder costs?

qwen-coder 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 $0.30 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.50.

## Related Resources

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

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