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Qwen: Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Thinking

Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Thinking from Qwen is designed to handle both text and image inputs within a context length of 131072 tokens. The model supports tools and reasoning, making it versatile for complex tasks. However, this model does not offer structured output or open weights. For users looking to integrate robust multimodal capabilities at a higher price point, Qwen3 stands out with its $0.4 input per million tokens and $4.0 output per million tokens. While currently lacking independent benchmark coverage, the model’s detailed support for tools and reasoning positions it as a strong contender for those prioritizing flexibility and utility in their AI solutions.

Quality Score
94/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.40
per 1M tokens
Output Price
$4.00
per 1M tokens
Context Window
131,072
tokens
Model ID
qwen/qwen3-vl-235b-a22b-thinking
Vendor
qwen
Released
September 2025
Tokenizer
Qwen3
Input Modalities
text, image
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
32,768 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
✓ supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
no
Moderated
no

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $0.40/M input and $4.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.02
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.40
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $10.00

Price & spec history

Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.

DateInput /MOutput /MContext
2026-07-30 $0.40 $4.00 131,072
2026-07-17 $0.26 $2.60 131,072

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Quick answers

How much does Qwen: Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Thinking cost?
$0.40 per million input tokens and $4.00 per million output tokens.
What is Qwen: Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Thinking's context window?
131,072 tokens, roughly 196 pages of text in a single request.
Does Qwen: Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Thinking support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can Qwen: Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Thinking process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.