--- title: "qwen3.5-9b:batch - Model Details & Comparison" description: "qwen3.5-9b:batch from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3.5-9b-batch" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3.5-9b-batch.md" --- # qwen3.5-9b:batch - Model Details & Comparison > qwen3.5-9b:batch from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About qwen3.5-9b:batch qwen3.5-9b:batch is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 468 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.17 per 1M input tokens and $0.25 per 1M output tokens, ranking 849 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 77% of models in this category. qwen3.5-9b:batch supports vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 39% among chat models. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **262,144 Max Input Tokens.** - **235,929 Max Output Tokens.** - **235,929 Max Tokens.** - **$0.17 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$0.25 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities qwen3.5-9b:batch supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Response Schema, Tool Choice. ## qwen3.5-9b:batch Pricing Overview At $0.17 per 1M input tokens and $0.25 per 1M output tokens, qwen3.5-9b:batch ranks 849 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 77% of models in this category. qwen3.5-9b:batch is one of 468 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 39% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to qwen3.5-9b:batch with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gpt-5.4-nano | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | | gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.25 | | gpt-5.6-luna | Azure | $0.20 | $1.20 | | gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 | Azure | $0.20 | $1.20 | | GLM-5.3-Flash | FriendliAI | $0.15 | $0.50 | - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano.md) - [Compare gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.4-nano-2026-03-17.md) - [Compare gpt-5.6-luna](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-luna.md) - [Compare gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09.md) - [Compare GLM-5.3-Flash](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/friendliai/glm-5.3-flash.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate qwen3.5-9b:batch costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/qwen3.5-9b-batch.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md) ## FAQ ### Is qwen3.5-9b:batch cheaper than gpt-5.4-nano? Yes. qwen3.5-9b:batch costs $0.17 per 1M input tokens compared to gpt-5.4-nano's $0.20 per 1M input tokens, making it 18% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does qwen3.5-9b:batch pricing compare to the average chat model? qwen3.5-9b:batch input pricing is $0.17 per 1M tokens, which is 70% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 849 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 77% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.25 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65. ### What makes qwen3.5-9b:batch different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 468 chat models, qwen3.5-9b:batch ranks 121 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to qwen3.5-9b:batch? The most comparable chat models to qwen3.5-9b:batch 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-5.6-luna from Azure ($0.20/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-luna-2026-07-09 from Azure ($0.20/1M 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 check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### How do I calculate qwen3.5-9b:batch costs? qwen3.5-9b:batch 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 $0.17 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.25. ## Related Resources - [OpenRouter models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3.5-9b-batch](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/qwen3.5-9b-batch) for AI/LLM consumption.*