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

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

## Important Links

- [View MCP Gateway](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md)
- [Features](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/#features)
- [Enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Book a Demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)

## About qwen-plus

qwen-plus is a chat model from Dashscope, one of 17 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1186 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 54% of models in this category. qwen-plus supports function calling, reasoning. It accepts up to 129K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Dashscope Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **129,024 Max Input Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Output Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$1.20 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

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

## qwen-plus Pricing Overview

At $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, qwen-plus ranks 1186 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 54% of models in this category.

qwen-plus is one of 17 Dashscope chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to qwen-plus with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| minimax.minimax-m2.5 | AWS Bedrock | $0.36 | $1.44 |
| gpt-oss-120b | Cerebras | $0.35 | $0.75 |

- [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 minimax.minimax-m2.5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/minimax.minimax-m2.5.md)
- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/cerebras/gpt-oss-120b.md)

## Related Resources

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

## FAQ

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

No. qwen-plus costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens while apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.33 per 1M input tokens, making apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 17% more affordable for input. However, qwen-plus may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

qwen-plus input pricing is $0.40 per 1M tokens, which is 20% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1186 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 54% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

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

Among Dashscope's 17 chat models, qwen-plus ranks 10 by input cost.

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

The most comparable chat models to qwen-plus are: 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); minimax.minimax-m2.5 from AWS Bedrock ($0.36/1M 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 qwen-plus costs?

qwen-plus 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 $0.40 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.20.

## 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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