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Qwen3 8B
Qwen
Alibaba's small efficient model — one of the cheapest options for simple classification and generation
Input price$0.05 / 1M tokens
Output price$0.10 / 1M tokens
Context window32k tokens
Last updated2026-04-22
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Per request
$0.000100
Daily
$1.00
Monthly
$30.00
per month · 30-day estimate
Yearly
$365.00
Tips to reduce cost
- →Use prompt caching to reuse repeated system prompts
- →Trim whitespace and reduce verbose instructions
- →Use a smaller model for classification or routing tasks
- →Batch async requests to get 50% discount (OpenAI/Anthropic)
- →Cache identical requests at the application layer
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About Qwen3 8B
Qwen3 8B is a budget large language model from qwen, priced at $0.05/1M input tokens and $0.1/1M output tokens. It is 98% cheaper than the market average and best suited for cheapest simple tasks. The 32k context window covers most standard production workloads.
For most production workloads, the cost breakdown is dominated by input tokens (system prompts, context, retrieved documents) rather than output. At this price point, Qwen3 8B is one of the most cost-effective options for high-volume tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Qwen3 8B cost per 1,000 tokens?
Qwen3 8B costs $0.0001 per 1,000 input tokens and $0.0001 per 1,000 output tokens.
What is Qwen3 8B's context window?
Qwen3 8B supports a context window of 32k tokens, which is suitable for standard use cases and moderate-length conversations.
How does Qwen3 8B compare to GPT-4o on price?
Qwen3 8B is 98% cheaper than the market average on input tokens. At $0.05/1M input vs $2.50/1M for GPT-4o, the cost difference becomes significant at scale — 10,000 requests/day with 1,000 input tokens each costs $15/month with Qwen3 8B vs $750/month with GPT-4o.