Qwen
Qwen3.5 397B A17B
The Qwen3.5 series 397B-A17B native vision-language model is built on a hybrid architecture that integrates a linear attention mechanism with a sparse mixture-of-experts model, achieving higher inference efficiency.
At a glance
- Input / 1M
- $0.55
- Output / 1M
- $3.50
- Context
- 262K
- Max output
- 236K
- Intelligence
- 21.4
- Released
- Feb 2026
Pricing
Qwen3.5 397B A17B API pricing
Per-token rates, plus what common tasks actually cost.
| Input tokensPer 1M tokens | $0.55 |
|---|---|
| Output tokensPer 1M tokens | $3.50 |
| Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens | $0.22 |
| Cache writePer 1M tokens | Not available |
Chat message
2K in, 500 out
$2.85
per 1,000 requests
Coding task
30K in, 4K out
$30.50
per 1,000 requests
Long document summary
150K in, 2K out
$89.50
per 1,000 requests
Benchmarks
Qwen3.5 397B A17B benchmark scores
Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.
Intelligence index
21.4
Coding index
Not available
Agentic index
Not available
Specs
Context window and capabilities
What it can read, what it can write, and which API features it supports.
- Context window
- 262K tokens
- Max output
- 236K tokens
- Input types
- Image, Text, Video
- Output types
- Text
- Reasoning effort
- Not available
- Release date
- February 16, 2026
- Tool calling
- Structured outputs
- JSON mode
- Reasoning
- Temperature
- Stop sequences
- Deterministic seed
- Verbosity control
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Alternatives
Qwen3.5 397B A17B alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
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OpenAI
GPT-5.4 Mini
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Qwen3.5 397B A17B cost?
Qwen3.5 397B A17B costs $0.55 per 1M input tokens and $3.50 per 1M output tokens through the API. A typical chat message costs about $2.85 per 1,000 messages.
What is the context window of Qwen3.5 397B A17B?
Qwen3.5 397B A17B accepts up to 262K tokens of input and can write up to 236K tokens in a single response.
What is the best alternative to Qwen3.5 397B A17B?
Gemini 3 Flash Preview from Google is a strong alternative. It offers: 1.2x cheaper output, higher intelligence score, larger 1.05m context.
Can I use Qwen3.5 397B A17B alongside other models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to Qwen3.5 397B A17B and any other models you pick at the same time, so you can compare answers side by side.
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