| Signal | Grok 4.1 Fast | Delta | Qwen3 30B A3B |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 86 | +29 | |
Context window size | 100 | +27 | |
Output Capacity | 75 | -2 | |
Pricing Tier | 1 | +0 | |
Recency | 100 | +24 | |
Versatility | 50 | +17 | |
| Overall Result | 5 wins | of 6 | 1 wins |
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Alibaba
Qwen3 30B A3B saves you $23.00/month
That's $276.00/year compared to Grok 4.1 Fast at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | Grok 4.1 Fast | Qwen3 30B A3B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 64 | 48 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Rank | #34 | #143 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Quality Rank | #34 | #143 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Adoption Rank | #34 | #143 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Parameters | -- | 30B | -- |
| Context Window | 2000K | 41K | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Pricing | $0.20/$0.50/M | $0.08/$0.28/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 86 | 57 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Context window size | 100 | 73 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Output Capacity | 75 | 77 | Qwen3 30B A3B |
| Pricing Tier | 1 | 0 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Recency | 100 | 76 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Versatility | 50 | 33 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
Grok 4.1 Fast clearly outperforms Qwen3 30B A3B with a significant 16.200000000000003-point lead. For most general use cases, Grok 4.1 Fast is the stronger choice. However, Qwen3 30B A3B may still excel in niche scenarios.
Best for Quality
Grok 4.1 Fast
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
Qwen3 30B A3B
49% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
Grok 4.1 Fast
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
Grok 4.1 Fast
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
Grok 4.1 Fast
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
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| Capability | Grok 4.1 Fast | Qwen3 30B A3B |
|---|---|---|
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xAI
Alibaba
Qwen3 30B A3B saves you $0.4800/month
That's 50% cheaper than Grok 4.1 Fast at 1,000 tokens/request and 100 requests/day.
Assumes 60% input / 40% output token ratio per request. Actual costs may vary based on your usage pattern.
| Parameter | Grok 4.1 Fast | Qwen3 30B A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 2M | 41K |
| Max Output Tokens | 30,000 | 40,960 |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Created | Nov 19, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 |
Grok 4.1 Fast currently scores higher (64 vs 48), but the best choice depends on your specific use case, budget, and requirements.
Grok 4.1 Fast is ranked #34 and Qwen3 30B A3B is ranked #143. Rankings are based on a composite score from multiple signals including benchmarks, community sentiment, and adoption metrics.
Compare the detailed pricing breakdown above to see which model offers better value for your usage pattern.