--- title: "qwen3.6-35b-a3b - Model Details & Comparison" description: "qwen3.6-35b-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/qwen3.6-35b-a3b" markdown: "https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3.6-35b-a3b.md" --- # qwen3.6-35b-a3b - Model Details & Comparison > qwen3.6-35b-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 qwen3.6-35b-a3b qwen3.6-35b-a3b is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $1.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 498 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 81% of models in this category. qwen3.6-35b-a3b supports vision, 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.** - **262,144 Max Output Tokens.** - **262,144 Max Tokens.** - **$0.14 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$1.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities qwen3.6-35b-a3b supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## qwen3.6-35b-a3b Pricing Overview At $0.14 per 1M input tokens and $1.00 per 1M output tokens, qwen3.6-35b-a3b ranks 498 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 81% of models in this category. qwen3.6-35b-a3b is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to qwen3.6-35b-a3b with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 | Azure | $0.17 | $0.66 | | gpt-4o-mini | Azure | $0.15 | $0.60 | | qwen3-vl-32b-thinking | Dashscope | $0.16 | $2.87 | | deepseek-v4-flash | Fireworks AI | $0.14 | $0.28 | | gpt-oss-120b | Fireworks AI | $0.15 | $0.60 | - [Compare gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18.md) - [Compare gpt-4o-mini](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4o-mini.md) - [Compare qwen3-vl-32b-thinking](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/dashscope/qwen3-vl-32b-thinking.md) - [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) ## Related Resources - [Calculate qwen3.6-35b-a3b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3.6-35b-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 qwen3.6-35b-a3b cheaper than gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18? Yes. qwen3.6-35b-a3b costs $0.14 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18's $0.17 per 1M input tokens, making it 18% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does qwen3.6-35b-a3b pricing compare to the average chat model? qwen3.6-35b-a3b input pricing is $0.14 per 1M tokens, which is 72% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 498 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 81% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44. ### What makes qwen3.6-35b-a3b different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, qwen3.6-35b-a3b ranks 79 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to qwen3.6-35b-a3b? The most comparable chat models to qwen3.6-35b-a3b are: gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini from Azure ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3-vl-32b-thinking from Dashscope ($0.16/1M input tokens); deepseek-v4-flash from Fireworks AI ($0.14/1M 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 qwen3.6-35b-a3b's context window? qwen3.6-35b-a3b supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 661 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 qwen3.6-35b-a3b costs? qwen3.6-35b-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 $0.14 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.00. ## 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/qwen3.6-35b-a3b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3.6-35b-a3b) for AI/LLM consumption.*