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qwen3.6-27b Cost Calculator - Groq

Calculate the cost of using qwen3.6-27b from Groq for your AI applications

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qwen3.6-27b Cost Calculator

Mode: Chat

Max: 131,072 tokens

Max: 16,384 tokens

Cost Breakdown

Input Cost$0.00060000
Output Cost$0.003000
Total Cost$0.003600

Pricing Details

Input: $0.0000006000 per token
Output: $0.00000300 per token
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Model Specifications

Capabilities

Function Calling
Vision
Reasoning

Limits

Max Input Tokens131,072
Max Output Tokens16,384
Max Tokens16,384

About qwen3.6-27b

qwen3.6-27b is a chat model from Groq, one of 14 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1512 out of 2912 chat models by cost and cheaper than 46% of models in this category. qwen3.6-27b supports vision, function calling, reasoning. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

Pricing Information

Input Cost$0.60 per 1M tokens
Output Cost$3.00 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 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 131,072 input tokens. The maximum output length is 16,384 tokens.

Model Capabilities

Function Calling - Execute custom functions and tools
Vision - Process and understand images
Advanced Reasoning - Complex problem-solving capabilities

How qwen3.6-27b Pricing Compares

At $0.60 per 1M input tokens and $3.00 per 1M output tokens, qwen3.6-27b ranks 1512 out of 2912 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 46% of models in this category.

qwen3.6-27b is one of 14 Groq chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning.

ModelProviderInput / 1M tokensOutput / 1M tokensvs qwen3.6-27b
gpt-5.4-miniAzure$0.75$4.50+25%
gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17Azure$0.75$4.50+25%
FW-Kimi-K2.5Azure$0.66$3.30+10%

Alternatives to qwen3.6-27b

Similar chat models from other providers

Azure
gpt-5.4-mini
$0.75/1M input
+25% vs qwen3.6-27b
Azure
FW-Kimi-K2.5
$0.66/1M input
+10% vs qwen3.6-27b
Azure
kimi-k2.6
$0.60/1M input
0% vs qwen3.6-27b
AWS Bedrock
moonshotai.kimi-k2.5
$0.60/1M input
0% vs qwen3.6-27b

Frequently Asked Questions

Is qwen3.6-27b cheaper than gpt-5.4-mini?

Yes. qwen3.6-27b costs $0.60 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5.4-mini's $0.75 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 qwen3.6-27b pricing compare to the average chat model?

qwen3.6-27b input pricing is $0.60 per 1M tokens, which is 9% above the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1512 out of 2912 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 46% of models in this category. For output, it costs $3.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

What makes qwen3.6-27b different from other Groq models?

Among Groq's 14 chat models, qwen3.6-27b ranks 13 by input cost.

What are the best alternatives to qwen3.6-27b?

The most comparable chat models to qwen3.6-27b are: gpt-5.4-mini from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); gpt-5.4-mini-2026-03-17 from Azure ($0.75/1M input tokens); FW-Kimi-K2.5 from Azure ($0.66/1M input tokens); kimi-k2.6 from Azure ($0.60/1M 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.

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How do I calculate qwen3.6-27b costs?

qwen3.6-27b 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 $0.60 and generating 1M output tokens costs $3.00.