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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 Novita: 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 Novita, one of 80 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 582 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, structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Novita Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Output Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.15 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$1.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking Pricing Overview

At $0.15 per 1M input tokens and $1.50 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking ranks 582 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 80 Novita chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, structured output.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| openai.gpt-oss-120b-1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| qwen3.5-35b-a3b | OpenRouter | $0.14 | $1.00 |

- [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 openai.gpt-oss-120b-1:0](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/bedrock/openai.gpt-oss-120b-1-0.md)
- [Compare qwen3.5-35b-a3b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3.5-35b-a3b.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita/model/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking.md)
- [All Novita pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/novita.md)

## FAQ

### Is qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking cheaper than deepseek-v4-flash?

No. qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking costs $0.15 per 1M input tokens while deepseek-v4-flash costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens, making deepseek-v4-flash 7% 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 582 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 77% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking different from other Novita models?

Among Novita's 80 chat models, qwen3-next-80b-a3b-thinking ranks 33 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: 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); openai.gpt-oss-120b-1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($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 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 $1.50.

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