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title: "Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking - Model Details & Comparison"
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# Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking - Model Details & Comparison

> Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking from Deepinfra: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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

Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking is a chat model from DeepInfra, one of 67 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $1.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 481 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 81% of models in this category. Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking supports function calling. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 28% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Deepinfra Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Output Tokens.**
- **262,144 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.14 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$1.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

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

## Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking Pricing Overview

At $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $1.40 per 1M output tokens, Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking ranks 481 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 81% of models in this category.

Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking is one of 67 DeepInfra chat models, with support for function calling. 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mistral-7B-Instruct-v0.1 | Anyscale | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| Mixtral-8x7B-Instruct-v0.1 | Anyscale | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| gpt-oss-120b | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 |
| gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 |

- [Compare Mistral-7B-Instruct-v0.1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anyscale/mistral-7b-instruct-v0.1.md)
- [Compare Mixtral-8x7B-Instruct-v0.1](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anyscale/mixtral-8x7b-instruct-v0.1.md)
- [Compare gpt-oss-120b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-oss-120b.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18.md)
- [Compare gpt-4o-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/deepinfra/model/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking.md)
- [All DeepInfra pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/deepinfra.md)

## FAQ

### Is Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking cheaper than Mistral-7B-Instruct-v0.1?

Yes. Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens compared to Mistral-7B-Instruct-v0.1's $0.15 per 1M input tokens, making it 7% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for function calling.

### How does Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking pricing compare to the average chat model?

Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking input pricing is $0.14 per 1M tokens, which is 72% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 481 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 81% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

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

Among DeepInfra's 67 chat models, Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking ranks 30 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: Mistral-7B-Instruct-v0.1 from Anyscale ($0.15/1M input tokens); Mixtral-8x7B-Instruct-v0.1 from Anyscale ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-oss-120b from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M 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 553 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 $0.14 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.40.

## Related Resources

- [Deepinfra models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/deepinfra.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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