Qwen3 30B A3B alternatives
Best Qwen3 30B A3B alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Qwen3 30B A3B, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Qwen3 30B A3B
- Input / 1M
- $0.12
- Output / 1M
- $0.50
- Context
- 41K
- Intelligence
- 7.6
Quick picks
The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Qwen3 30B A3B, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Qwen3 30B A3B alternatives
Each model is scored against Qwen3 30B A3B. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Qwen3 30B A3B Qwen | Input / 1M$0.12 | Output / 1M$0.50 | Context41K | Intelligence7.6 | Reference model |
| Input / 1M$0.09-25% | Output / 1M$0.55+10% | Context262K+540% | Intelligence12+58% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12 | Output / 1M$0.80+60% | Context262K+540% | Intelligence9.2+21% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.08-33% | Output / 1M$0.28-44% | Context131K+220% | Intelligence8.6+13% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence scoreLarger 131K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12 | Output / 1M$0.24-52% | Context41K | Intelligence8.2+8% | Compare | |
Why switch:2.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+25% | Output / 1M$0.60+20% | Context262K+540% | Intelligence7.9+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.22+83% | Output / 1M$0.50 | Context131K+220% | Intelligence7.7+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 131K context | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.36+200% | Output / 1M$0.40-20% | Context33K-20% | Intelligence7.7+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-17% | Output / 1M$0.30-40% | Context262K+540% | Intelligence7.5-1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper outputLarger 262K contextNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25+108% | Output / 1M$0.75+50% | Context262K+540% | Intelligence7.3-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 262K contextAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+25% | Output / 1M$0.60+20% | Context128K+213% | Intelligence6.7-12% | Compare | |
Why switch:Larger 128K contextAccepts image and file | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Qwen3 30B A3B?
Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 from Qwen ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.55 per 1M output tokens, compared with $0.50 for Qwen3 30B A3B.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Qwen3 30B A3B?
Yes. Qwen3 14B charges $0.24 per 1M output tokens, versus $0.50 for Qwen3 30B A3B.
Can I try Qwen3 30B A3B and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Qwen3 30B A3B with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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Send one prompt to Qwen3 30B A3B and its alternatives at the same time, and keep the answer you like best.