--- title: "qwen3-235b-a22b - Model Details & Comparison" description: "qwen3-235b-a22b 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/qwen3-235b-a22b" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3-235b-a22b.md" --- # qwen3-235b-a22b - Model Details & Comparison > qwen3-235b-a22b 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 qwen3-235b-a22b qwen3-235b-a22b is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.45 per 1M input tokens and $1.82 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1261 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 53% of models in this category. qwen3-235b-a22b supports function calling, reasoning, structured output. It accepts up to 131K input tokens. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **131,072 Max Input Tokens.** - **8,192 Max Output Tokens.** - **8,192 Max Tokens.** - **$0.45 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.82 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities qwen3-235b-a22b supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## qwen3-235b-a22b Pricing Overview At $0.45 per 1M input tokens and $1.82 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-235b-a22b ranks 1261 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 53% of models in this category. qwen3-235b-a22b is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, structured output. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to qwen3-235b-a22b with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | deepseek-v3p2 | Fireworks AI | $0.56 | $1.68 | | glm-4p5 | Fireworks AI | $0.55 | $2.19 | | glm-4p6 | Fireworks AI | $0.55 | $2.19 | | qwen3p7-plus | Fireworks AI | $0.40 | $1.60 | | gemini-3-flash-preview | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 | - [Compare deepseek-v3p2](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/deepseek-v3p2.md) - [Compare glm-4p5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/glm-4p5.md) - [Compare glm-4p6](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/glm-4p6.md) - [Compare qwen3p7-plus](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/qwen3p7-plus.md) - [Compare gemini-3-flash-preview](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3-flash-preview.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate qwen3-235b-a22b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3-235b-a22b.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 qwen3-235b-a22b cheaper than deepseek-v3p2? Yes. qwen3-235b-a22b costs $0.45 per 1M input tokens compared to deepseek-v3p2's $0.56 per 1M input tokens, making it 23% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for function calling, reasoning, structured output. ### How does qwen3-235b-a22b pricing compare to the average chat model? qwen3-235b-a22b input pricing is $0.45 per 1M tokens, which is 9% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1261 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 53% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.82 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes qwen3-235b-a22b different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, qwen3-235b-a22b ranks 170 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-235b-a22b? The most comparable chat models to qwen3-235b-a22b are: deepseek-v3p2 from Fireworks AI ($0.56/1M input tokens); glm-4p5 from Fireworks AI ($0.55/1M input tokens); glm-4p6 from Fireworks AI ($0.55/1M input tokens); qwen3p7-plus from Fireworks AI ($0.40/1M 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 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 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 $0.45 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.82. ## 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/qwen3-235b-a22b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3-235b-a22b) for AI/LLM consumption.*