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title: "qwen3-coder-plus - Model Details & Comparison"
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# qwen3-coder-plus - Model Details & Comparison

> qwen3-coder-plus from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About qwen3-coder-plus

qwen3-coder-plus is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.65 per 1M input tokens and $3.25 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1490 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 44% of models in this category. qwen3-coder-plus 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.**
- **65,536 Max Output Tokens.**
- **65,536 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.65 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$3.25 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

qwen3-coder-plus supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## qwen3-coder-plus Pricing Overview

At $0.65 per 1M input tokens and $3.25 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-coder-plus ranks 1490 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 44% of models in this category.

qwen3-coder-plus 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 qwen3-coder-plus with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-5.4-mini | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 |
| gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.75 | $4.50 |
| gpt-5.4-mini | OpenAI | $0.75 | $4.50 |
| gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 | OpenAI | $0.75 | $4.50 |
| kimi-k2.5 | Moonshot | $0.60 | $3.00 |

- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-mini.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.4-mini.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17.md)
- [Compare kimi-k2.5](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/moonshot/kimi-k2.5.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate qwen3-coder-plus costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3-coder-plus.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-coder-plus cheaper than gpt-5.4-mini?

Yes. qwen3-coder-plus costs $0.65 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5.4-mini's $0.75 per 1M input tokens, making it 15% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

### How does qwen3-coder-plus pricing compare to the average chat model?

qwen3-coder-plus input pricing is $0.65 per 1M tokens, which is 30% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1490 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 44% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.25 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes qwen3-coder-plus different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, qwen3-coder-plus ranks 196 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-coder-plus?

The most comparable chat models to qwen3-coder-plus are: gpt-5.4-mini from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-mini from OpenAI ($0.75/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 from OpenAI ($0.75/1M 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 qwen3-coder-plus's context window?

qwen3-coder-plus supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 15% of chat models by context window size (rank 323 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 qwen3-coder-plus costs?

qwen3-coder-plus 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 $0.65 and generating 1M output tokens costs $3.25.

## 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)

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