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qwen-plus Cost Calculator - Dashscope

Calculate the cost of using qwen-plus from Dashscope for your AI applications

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qwen-plus Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 129,024 tokens

Max: 16,384 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00040000
Output Cost$0.001200
Total Cost$0.001600

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000004000 per token
Output: $0.00000120 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens129,024
Max Output Tokens16,384
Max Tokens16,384

About qwen-plus

qwen-plus is a chat model from Dashscope, one of 17 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, ranking 996 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 55% of models in this category. qwen-plus supports function calling, reasoning. It accepts up to 129K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.40 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$1.20 per 1M tokens

Note: Use the interactive calculator above to estimate costs for your specific usage patterns.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens129,024
Maximum Output Tokens16,384
Maximum Total Tokens16,384

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 129,024 input tokens. The maximum output length is 16,384 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities

How qwen-plus Pricing Compares

At $0.40 per 1M input tokens and $1.20 per 1M output tokens, qwen-plus ranks 996 out of 2292 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 55% of models in this category.

qwen-plus is one of 17 Dashscope chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs qwen-plus
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75-17%
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75-17%
us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0AWS Bedrock$0.33$2.75-17%

Alternatives to qwen-plus

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AWS Bedrock
apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
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-17% vs qwen-plus
AWS Bedrock
eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
-17% vs qwen-plus
AWS Bedrock
us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0
$0.33/1M input
-17% vs qwen-plus
AWS Bedrock
minimax.minimax-m2.5
$0.36/1M input
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Cerebras
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$0.35/1M input
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is qwen-plus cheaper than apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0?

No. qwen-plus costs $0.40 per 1M input tokens while apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 costs $0.33 per 1M input tokens, making apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 17% more affordable for input. However, qwen-plus may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

How does qwen-plus pricing compare to the average chat model?

qwen-plus input pricing is $0.40 per 1M tokens, which is 27% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 996 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 55% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.20 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes qwen-plus different from other Dashscope models?

Among Dashscope's 17 chat models, qwen-plus ranks 10 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to qwen-plus?

The most comparable chat models to qwen-plus are: apac.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); eu.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); us.amazon.nova-2-lite-v1:0 from AWS Bedrock ($0.33/1M input tokens); minimax.minimax-m2.5 from AWS Bedrock ($0.36/1M 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 do I calculate qwen-plus costs?

qwen-plus 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 $0.40 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.20.