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qwen3-vl-32b-instruct Cost Calculator - Dashscope

Calculate the cost of using qwen3-vl-32b-instruct from Dashscope for your AI applications

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qwen3-vl-32b-instruct Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 131,072 tokens

Max: 32,768 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00016000
Output Cost$0.00064000
Total Cost$0.00080000

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000001600 per token
Output: $0.0000006400 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision

Limits

Max Input Tokens131,072
Max Output Tokens32,768
Max Tokens32,768

About qwen3-vl-32b-instruct

qwen3-vl-32b-instruct is a chat model from Dashscope, one of 17 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.16 per 1M input tokens and $0.64 per 1M output tokens, ranking 530 out of 2292 chat models by cost and cheaper than 77% of models in this category. qwen3-vl-32b-instruct supports vision, function calling. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.16 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$0.64 per 1M tokens

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

Technical Specifications

Maximum Input Tokens131,072
Maximum Output Tokens32,768
Maximum Total Tokens32,768

Pro Tip

Use the maximum token limits shown above to understand the model's capacity. This model can handle up to 131,072 input tokens. The maximum output length is 32,768 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images

How qwen3-vl-32b-instruct Pricing Compares

At $0.16 per 1M input tokens and $0.64 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-vl-32b-instruct ranks 530 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 77% of models in this category.

qwen3-vl-32b-instruct is one of 17 Dashscope chat models, with support for vision, function calling.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs qwen3-vl-32b-instruct
gpt-5.4-nanoAzure$0.20$1.25+25%
gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17Azure$0.20$1.25+25%
gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18Azure$0.17$0.66+3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is qwen3-vl-32b-instruct cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano?

Yes. qwen3-vl-32b-instruct costs $0.16 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5.4-nano's $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making it 25% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output.

How does qwen3-vl-32b-instruct pricing compare to the average chat model?

qwen3-vl-32b-instruct input pricing is $0.16 per 1M tokens, which is 71% below the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 530 out of 2292 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 77% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.64 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes qwen3-vl-32b-instruct different from other Dashscope models?

Among Dashscope's 17 chat models, qwen3-vl-32b-instruct ranks 7 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to qwen3-vl-32b-instruct?

The most comparable chat models to qwen3-vl-32b-instruct are: gpt-5.4-nano from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18 from Azure ($0.17/1M input tokens); gpt-4o-mini from Azure ($0.15/1M 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 qwen3-vl-32b-instruct costs?

qwen3-vl-32b-instruct 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 $0.16 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.64.