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# qwen3-max-thinking - Model Details & Comparison

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

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## About qwen3-max-thinking

qwen3-max-thinking is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.78 per 1M input tokens and $3.90 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1577 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 41% of models in this category. qwen3-max-thinking supports function calling, reasoning, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 28% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Output Tokens.**
- **32,768 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.78 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$3.90 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

qwen3-max-thinking supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## qwen3-max-thinking Pricing Overview

At $0.78 per 1M input tokens and $3.90 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-max-thinking ranks 1577 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 41% of models in this category.

qwen3-max-thinking is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to qwen3-max-thinking 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 |
| kimi-k2p6 | Fireworks AI | $0.95 | $4.00 |
| kimi-k2p7-code | Fireworks AI | $0.95 | $4.00 |
| gpt-5.4-mini | OpenAI | $0.75 | $4.50 |

- [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 kimi-k2p6](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/kimi-k2p6.md)
- [Compare kimi-k2p7-code](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/kimi-k2p7-code.md)
- [Compare gpt-5.4-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openai/gpt-5.4-mini.md)

## Related Resources

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

No. qwen3-max-thinking costs $0.78 per 1M input tokens while gpt-5.4-mini costs $0.75 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-5.4-mini 4% more affordable for input. However, qwen3-max-thinking may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does qwen3-max-thinking pricing compare to the average chat model?

qwen3-max-thinking input pricing is $0.78 per 1M tokens, which is 56% above the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 1577 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 41% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.90 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes qwen3-max-thinking different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, qwen3-max-thinking ranks 209 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-max-thinking?

The most comparable chat models to qwen3-max-thinking 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); kimi-k2p6 from Fireworks AI ($0.95/1M input tokens); kimi-k2p7-code from Fireworks AI ($0.95/1M 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-max-thinking's context window?

qwen3-max-thinking supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 676 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-max-thinking costs?

qwen3-max-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 $0.78 and generating 1M output tokens costs $3.90.

## 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)
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