Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct alternatives
Best Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct
- Input / 1M
- $0.10
- Output / 1M
- $1.10
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 9.6
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Why people switch away from Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct, and the model that fits each reason best.
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Top Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct alternatives
Each model is scored against Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input / 1M$0.10 | Output / 1M$1.10 | Context262K | Intelligence9.6 | Reference model | |
| Input / 1M$0.09-10% | Output / 1M$0.55-50% | Context262K | Intelligence12+25% | Compare | |
Why switch:2x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+200% | Output / 1M$1-9% | Context262K | Intelligence11.9+24% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+50% | Output / 1M$1.20+9% | Context262K | Intelligence11.2+17% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.40+300% | Output / 1M$1.60+45% | Context1.05M+300% | Intelligence10.2+6% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M contextAccepts image and file | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.21+110% | Output / 1M$1.90+73% | Context262K | Intelligence9.9+3% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.29+190% | Output / 1M$1.14+4% | Context164K-37% | Intelligence9.7+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.29+190% | Output / 1M$1-9% | Context262K | Intelligence9.5-1% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.1x cheaper outputAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12+20% | Output / 1M$0.80-27% | Context262K | Intelligence9.2-4% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.4x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15+50% | Output / 1M$0.60-45% | Context262K | Intelligence7.9-18% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25+150% | Output / 1M$0.75-32% | Context262K | Intelligence7.3-24% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.5x cheaper outputAccepts imageNewer release | |||||
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct?
Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 from Qwen ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $0.55 per 1M output tokens, compared with $1.10 for Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct?
Yes. Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 charges $0.55 per 1M output tokens, versus $1.10 for Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct.
Can I try Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Instruct with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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