--- title: "qwen3-32b - Model Details & Comparison" description: "qwen3-32b from Groq: 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/groq/qwen3-32b" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/groq/qwen3-32b.md" --- # qwen3-32b - Model Details & Comparison > qwen3-32b from Groq: 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 qwen3-32b qwen3-32b is a chat model from Groq, one of 11 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.29 per 1M input tokens and $0.59 per 1M output tokens, ranking 974 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 63% of models in this category. qwen3-32b supports function calling, reasoning. It accepts up to 131K input tokens. ## Specifications - **Groq Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **131,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **131,000 Max Output Tokens.** - **131,000 Max Tokens.** - **$0.29 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.59 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities qwen3-32b supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Tool Choice. ## qwen3-32b Pricing Overview At $0.29 per 1M input tokens and $0.59 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-32b ranks 974 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 63% of models in this category. qwen3-32b is one of 11 Groq chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to qwen3-32b 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 qwen3-32b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq/model/qwen3-32b.md) - [Check Groq status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/groq.md) - [All Groq pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq.md) ## FAQ ### Is qwen3-32b cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0? Yes. qwen3-32b costs $0.29 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 3% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does qwen3-32b pricing compare to the average chat model? qwen3-32b input pricing is $0.29 per 1M tokens, which is 42% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 974 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 63% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.59 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes qwen3-32b different from other Groq models? Among Groq's 11 chat models, qwen3-32b ranks 9 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-32b? The most comparable chat models to qwen3-32b 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 do I check if Groq is down? You can monitor Groq service health in real time on the Bifrost Groq 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 qwen3-32b costs? qwen3-32b 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 $0.29 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.59. ## Related Resources - [Groq models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/groq.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/groq/qwen3-32b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/groq/qwen3-32b) for AI/LLM consumption.*