--- title: "qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking - Model Details & Comparison" description: "qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking from Dashscope: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/dashscope/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/dashscope/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking.md" --- # qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking - Model Details & Comparison > qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking 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 qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking is a chat model from Dashscope, one of 17 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 529 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 77% of models in this category. qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking supports function calling, reasoning. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 28% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Dashscope Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **262,144 Max Input Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Output Tokens.** - **65,536 Max Tokens.** - **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.20 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Tool Choice. ## qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking Pricing Overview At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking ranks 529 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 77% of models in this category. qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking is one of 17 Dashscope chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Phi-4-reasoning | Azure | $0.13 | $0.50 | | deepseek-v4-flash | Fireworks AI | $0.14 | $0.28 | | gpt-oss-120b | Fireworks AI | $0.15 | $0.60 | | gpt-oss-120b | Groq | $0.15 | $0.60 | | QwQ-32B | Nebius | $0.15 | $0.45 | - [Compare Phi-4-reasoning](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/phi-4-reasoning.md) - [Compare deepseek-v4-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/deepseek-v4-flash.md) - [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/gpt-oss-120b.md) - [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/groq/gpt-oss-120b.md) - [Compare QwQ-32B](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/nebius/qwq-32b.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/dashscope/model/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking.md) - [All Dashscope pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/dashscope.md) ## FAQ ### Is qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking cheaper than Phi-4-reasoning? No. qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while Phi-4-reasoning costs $0.13 per 1M input tokens, making Phi-4-reasoning 17% 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 70% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 529 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 77% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking different from other Dashscope models? Among Dashscope's 17 chat models, qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking ranks 6 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: Phi-4-reasoning from Azure ($0.13/1M input tokens); deepseek-v4-flash from Fireworks AI ($0.14/1M input tokens); gpt-oss-120b from Fireworks AI ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-oss-120b from Groq ($0.15/1M 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-next-80b-a3b-thinking's context window? qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 547 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### 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 $1.20. ## 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) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/dashscope/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/dashscope/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking) for AI/LLM consumption.*