--- title: "qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison" description: "qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct 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-next-80b-a3b-instruct" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct.md" --- # qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct - Model Details & Comparison > qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct 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-next-80b-a3b-instruct qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $1.10 per 1M output tokens, ranking 390 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct supports function calling, prompt caching, 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.** - **262,144 Max Output Tokens.** - **262,144 Max Tokens.** - **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.10 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct supports: Function Calling, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct Pricing Overview At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $1.10 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct ranks 390 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 85% of models in this category. qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, prompt caching, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-4.1-nano | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 | | gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 | | gemini-2.0-flash | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 | | 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 | - [Compare gpt-4.1-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano.md) - [Compare gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14.md) - [Compare gemini-2.0-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash.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) ## Related Resources - [Calculate qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct.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-next-80b-a3b-instruct cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano? No. qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-nano costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference. ### How does qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct pricing compare to the average chat model? qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 80% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 390 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.10 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct ranks 58 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct? The most comparable chat models to qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct are: gpt-4.1-nano from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.0-flash from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite 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 large is qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct's context window? qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 685 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-next-80b-a3b-instruct costs? qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct 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 $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.10. ## 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-next-80b-a3b-instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct) for AI/LLM consumption.*