--- title: "qwen3-30b-a3b - Model Details & Comparison" description: "qwen3-30b-a3b 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/qwen3-30b-a3b" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3-30b-a3b.md" --- # qwen3-30b-a3b - Model Details & Comparison > qwen3-30b-a3b 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 qwen3-30b-a3b qwen3-30b-a3b is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.12 per 1M input tokens and $0.50 per 1M output tokens, ranking 446 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 83% of models in this category. qwen3-30b-a3b supports function calling, reasoning, structured output. It accepts up to 41K input tokens. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **40,960 Max Input Tokens.** - **16,384 Max Output Tokens.** - **16,384 Max Tokens.** - **$0.12 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.50 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities qwen3-30b-a3b supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## qwen3-30b-a3b Pricing Overview At $0.12 per 1M input tokens and $0.50 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-30b-a3b ranks 446 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 83% of models in this category. qwen3-30b-a3b is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, structured output. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to qwen3-30b-a3b 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 | | gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | | gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | | gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | - [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 gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025.md) - [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate qwen3-30b-a3b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3-30b-a3b.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 qwen3-30b-a3b cheaper than deepseek-v4-flash? Yes. qwen3-30b-a3b costs $0.12 per 1M input tokens compared to deepseek-v4-flash's $0.14 per 1M input tokens, making it 17% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for function calling, reasoning, structured output. ### How does qwen3-30b-a3b pricing compare to the average chat model? qwen3-30b-a3b input pricing is $0.12 per 1M tokens, which is 76% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 446 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 83% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.50 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes qwen3-30b-a3b different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, qwen3-30b-a3b ranks 69 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-30b-a3b? The most comparable chat models to qwen3-30b-a3b are: deepseek-v4-flash from Fireworks AI ($0.14/1M input tokens); gpt-oss-120b from Fireworks AI ($0.15/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M 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 qwen3-30b-a3b costs? qwen3-30b-a3b 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 $0.12 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.50. ## 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/qwen3-30b-a3b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3-30b-a3b) for AI/LLM consumption.*