--- title: "qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking - Model Details & Comparison" description: "qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking from OpenRouter: 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/openrouter/qwen-plus-2025-07-28-thinking" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen-plus-2025-07-28-thinking.md" --- # qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking - Model Details & Comparison > qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking from OpenRouter: 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 qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.26 per 1M input tokens and $0.78 per 1M output tokens, ranking 936 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 65% of models in this category. qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 15% among chat models. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,000,000 Max Input Tokens.** - **32,768 Max Output Tokens.** - **32,768 Max Tokens.** - **$0.26 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.78 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking Pricing Overview At $0.26 per 1M input tokens and $0.78 per 1M output tokens, qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking ranks 936 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 65% of models in this category. qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 15% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 | AWS Bedrock | $0.30 | $2.50 | | gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 | Azure | $0.28 | $2.20 | | gpt-5-mini | Azure | $0.25 | $2.00 | | gemini-2.5-flash | Vertex AI | $0.30 | $2.50 | | gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.30 | $2.50 | - [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 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) - [Compare gpt-5-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5-mini.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen-plus-2025-07-28-thinking.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking cheaper than amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0? Yes. qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking costs $0.26 per 1M input tokens compared to amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0's $0.30 per 1M input tokens, making it 15% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking pricing compare to the average chat model? qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking input pricing is $0.26 per 1M tokens, which is 48% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 936 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 65% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.78 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking ranks 130 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking? The most comparable chat models to qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking are: amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.30/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07 from Azure ($0.28/1M input tokens); gpt-5-mini from Azure ($0.25/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash from Vertex AI ($0.30/1M 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 qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking's context window? qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 15% of chat models by context window size (rank 379 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter 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 qwen-plus-2025-07-28:thinking costs? qwen-plus-2025-07-28: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 $0.26 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.78. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.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/openrouter/qwen-plus-2025-07-28-thinking](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen-plus-2025-07-28-thinking) for AI/LLM consumption.*