| Signal | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) | Delta | Qwen3 4B (free) |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 50 | -17 | |
Pricing | 30 | -- | |
Context window size | 86 | +13 | |
Recency | 100 | +25 | |
Output Capacity | 20 | -- | |
| Overall Result | 2 wins | of 5 | 1 wins |
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NVIDIA
Alibaba
| Metric | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) | Qwen3 4B (free) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63 | 63 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) |
| Rank | #174 | #176 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) |
| Quality Rank | #174 | #176 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) |
| Adoption Rank | #174 | #176 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) |
| Parameters | 30B | 4B | -- |
| Context Window | 256K | 41K | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) |
| Pricing | Free | Free | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 50 | 67 | Qwen3 4B (free) |
| Pricing | 30 | 30 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) |
| Context window size | 86 | 73 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) |
| Recency | 100 | 75 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) |
| Output Capacity | 20 | 20 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) |
Our composite score (0–100) combines six weighted signals: benchmark performance (25%), pricing efficiency (25%), context window size (15%), model recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and capability versatility (10%). Here's what the scores mean for these two models:
Scores 63/100 (rank #174), placing it in the top 40% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 63/100 (rank #176), placing it in the top 40% of all 290 models tracked.
With only a 0-point gap, these models are in the same performance tier. The practical difference in output quality is minimal — your choice should depend on pricing, latency requirements, and specific feature needs.
Both models are priced similarly, so the decision comes down to quality and features rather than cost.
Both models have comparable response speeds. For most applications, the latency difference is negligible.
When latency matters most: Interactive chatbots, IDE code completion, real-time translation, and user-facing applications where response time directly impacts experience. For batch processing, background summarization, or offline analysis, latency is less critical.
Code generation & review
Higher benchmark score (0/100) indicates stronger performance on coding tasks like generating functions, debugging, and refactoring
Customer support chatbot
Faster response time (speed score 0/100) is critical for user-facing chat. Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) also offers lower per-token costs for high-volume support
Long document analysis
Larger context window (256K tokens) can process longer documents, contracts, and research papers in a single pass
Batch data extraction
Lower output pricing ($0.00/M) reduces costs when processing thousands of records daily
Creative writing & content
Higher overall composite score (63/100) correlates with better nuance, coherence, and style in long-form content
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) and Qwen3 4B (free) are extremely close in overall performance (only 0.10000000000000142 points apart). Your best choice depends entirely on which specific strengths matter most for your use case.
Best for Quality
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free)
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free)
0% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free)
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free)
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free)
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
by NVIDIA
| Capability | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) | Qwen3 4B (free) |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Function Calling | ||
| Streaming | ||
| JSON Modediffers | ||
| Reasoning | ||
| Web Search | ||
| Image Output |
NVIDIA
Alibaba
Assumes 60% input / 40% output token ratio per request. Actual costs may vary based on your usage pattern.
| Parameter | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) | Qwen3 4B (free) |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 256K | 41K |
| Max Output Tokens | -- | -- |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes |
| Created | Dec 14, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 |
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) scores 63/100 (rank #174) compared to Qwen3 4B (free)'s 63/100 (rank #176), giving it a 0-point advantage. Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) is the stronger overall choice, though Qwen3 4B (free) may excel in specific areas like certain benchmarks.
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) is ranked #174 and Qwen3 4B (free) is ranked #176 out of 290+ AI models. Rankings use a composite score combining benchmark performance (25%), pricing (25%), context window (15%), recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and versatility (10%). Scores update hourly.
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) is cheaper at $0.00/M output tokens vs Qwen3 4B (free)'s $0.00/M output tokens — a significant difference. Input token pricing: Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) at $0.00/M vs Qwen3 4B (free) at $0.00/M.
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B (free) has a larger context window of 256,000 tokens compared to Qwen3 4B (free)'s 40,960 tokens. A larger context window means the model can process longer documents and conversations.