Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking alternatives
Best Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking alternatives
10 models that can stand in for Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.
Current Model
Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking
- Input / 1M
- $0.29
- Output / 1M
- $1
- Context
- 262K
- Intelligence
- 9.5
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The best alternative depends on what you need
Why people switch away from Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking, and the model that fits each reason best.
Ranked
Top Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking alternatives
Each model is scored against Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking. Green means better, red means worse.
| Model | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Context | Intelligence | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input / 1M$0.29 | Output / 1M$1 | Context262K | Intelligence9.5 | Reference model | |
| Input / 1M$0.09-69% | Output / 1M$0.55-45% | Context262K | Intelligence12+26% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.8x cheaper outputHigher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.30+3% | Output / 1M$1 | Context262K | Intelligence11.9+25% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15-48% | Output / 1M$1.20+20% | Context262K | Intelligence11.2+18% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.21-28% | Output / 1M$1.90+90% | Context262K | Intelligence9.9+4% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.29 | Output / 1M$1.14+14% | Context164K-37% | Intelligence9.7+2% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.10-66% | Output / 1M$1.10+10% | Context262K | Intelligence9.6+1% | Compare | |
Why switch:Higher intelligence score | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.12-59% | Output / 1M$0.80-20% | Context262K | Intelligence9.2-3% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.15-48% | Output / 1M$0.60-40% | Context262K | Intelligence7.9-17% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.7x cheaper output | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.25-14% | Output / 1M$0.75-25% | Context262K | Intelligence7.3-23% | Compare | |
Why switch:1.3x cheaper outputNewer release | |||||
| Input / 1M$0.66+128% | Output / 1M$1 | Context33K-87% | Intelligence6.7-29% | Compare | |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking?
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 for Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking?
Yes. Qwen3 235B A22B Instruct 2507 charges $0.55 per 1M output tokens, versus $1 for Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking.
Can I try Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking and its alternatives at the same time?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Thinking with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.
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