Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking by Alibaba excels in the Coding category, where it ranks #153 with a composite score of 47/100. Qwen3-Next-80B-A3B-Thinking is a reasoning-first chat model in the Qwen3-Next line that outputs structured “thinking” traces by default. It’s designed for hard multi-step problems; math proofs, code synthesis/debugging, logic, and agentic planning, and reports strong results across knowledge, reasoning, coding, alignment, and multilingual evaluations. Compared with prior Qwen3 variants, it emphasizes stability under long chains of thought and efficient scaling during inference, and it is tuned to follow complex instructions while reducing repetitive or off-task behavior. The model is suitable for agent frameworks and tool use (function calling), retrieval-heavy workflows, and standardized benchmarking where step-by-step solutions are required. It supports long, detailed completions and leverages throughput-oriented techniques (e.g., multi-token prediction) for faster generation. Note that it operates in thinking-only mode. 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 Next 80B A3B Thinking is priced at $0.15 per million input tokens and $1.20 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 Next 80B A3B Thinking holds rank #153 out of 6 models tracked. Its quality rank is #153 and adoption rank is #153. 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 Next 80B A3B Thinking has been evaluated across 6 different signals. Its strongest areas include Capabilities (57/100), Context Window (81/100), Output Capacity (20/100). These scores are derived from industry-standard benchmarks, community ratings, and real-world performance metrics. The composite score of 47/100 reflects a weighted combination of all tracked signals.

Qwen3 Next 80B A3B Thinking 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.