Qwen3 30B A3B

Qwen3 30B A3B by Alibaba excels in the Coding category, where it ranks #142 with a composite score of 48/100. Qwen3, the latest generation in the Qwen large language model series, features both dense and mixture-of-experts (MoE) architectures to excel in reasoning, multilingual support, and advanced agent tasks. Its unique ability to switch seamlessly between a thinking mode for complex reasoning and a non-thinking mode for efficient dialogue ensures versatile, high-quality performance. Significantly outperforming prior models like QwQ and Qwen2.5, Qwen3 delivers superior mathematics, coding, commonsense reasoning, creative writing, and interactive dialogue capabilities. The Qwen3-30B-A3B variant includes 30.5 billion parameters (3.3 billion activated), 48 layers, 128 experts (8 activated per task), and supports up to 131K token contexts with YaRN, setting a new standard among open-source models. It is particularly strong in areas highlighted by its top benchmark performance and adoption metrics, making it suitable for both individual developers and enterprise teams looking for a reliable coding solution.

Qwen3 30B A3B is priced at $0.08 per million input tokens and $0.28 per million output tokens (USD). Contact the provider for volume discounts and enterprise pricing. Pricing is competitive within the coding category and reflects the model's quality-to-cost ratio.

In the Coding category, Qwen3 30B A3B holds rank #142 out of 6 models tracked. Its quality rank is #142 and adoption rank is #142. You can use our comparison tool at /compare to see detailed side-by-side metrics with specific alternatives. Key differentiators include its composite scoring across benchmarks, community sentiment, and real-world adoption rates.

Qwen3 30B A3B has been evaluated across 6 different signals. Its strongest areas include Capabilities (57/100), Context Window (73/100), Output Capacity (77/100). These scores are derived from industry-standard benchmarks, community ratings, and real-world performance metrics. The composite score of 48/100 reflects a weighted combination of all tracked signals.

Qwen3 30B A3B is a paid model, though some providers may offer trial credits or limited free tiers for evaluation. Check Alibaba's website for current free tier availability and promotional offers.