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title: "qwen3-235b-a22b - Model Details & Comparison"
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# qwen3-235b-a22b - Model Details & Comparison

> qwen3-235b-a22b from Fireworks AI: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About qwen3-235b-a22b

qwen3-235b-a22b is a chat model from Fireworks AI, one of 274 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.22 per 1M input tokens and $0.88 per 1M output tokens, ranking 850 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 68% of models in this category. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Fireworks AI Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Output Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.22 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.88 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## qwen3-235b-a22b Pricing Overview

At $0.22 per 1M input tokens and $0.88 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-235b-a22b ranks 850 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 68% of models in this category.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to qwen3-235b-a22b with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.20 | $0.40 |
| anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 |
| Llama-2-13b-chat-hf | Anyscale | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.25 | $1.25 |
| gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 |

- [Compare ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1-0.md)
- [Compare anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1-0.md)
- [Compare Llama-2-13b-chat-hf](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/anyscale/llama-2-13b-chat-hf.md)
- [Compare apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1-0.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate qwen3-235b-a22b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai/model/qwen3-235b-a22b.md)
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- [All Fireworks AI pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/fireworks_ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is qwen3-235b-a22b cheaper than ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0?

No. qwen3-235b-a22b costs $0.22 per 1M input tokens while ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0 costs $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0 9% more affordable for input. However, qwen3-235b-a22b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does qwen3-235b-a22b pricing compare to the average chat model?

qwen3-235b-a22b input pricing is $0.22 per 1M tokens, which is 56% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 850 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 68% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.88 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes qwen3-235b-a22b different from other Fireworks AI models?

Among Fireworks AI's 274 chat models, qwen3-235b-a22b ranks 137 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-235b-a22b?

The most comparable chat models to qwen3-235b-a22b are: ai21.jamba-1-5-mini-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.20/1M input tokens); anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.25/1M input tokens); Llama-2-13b-chat-hf from Anyscale ($0.25/1M input tokens); apac.anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.25/1M 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 Fireworks AI is down?

You can monitor Fireworks AI service health in real time on the Bifrost Fireworks 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 qwen3-235b-a22b costs?

qwen3-235b-a22b 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 $0.22 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.88.

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