Qwen 3 Next 80b API
Alibaba
Qwen 3 Next 80b
About Qwen 3 Next 80b
Qwen 3 Next 80b is a large language model developed by Alibaba. It's particularly well-suited for orchestrating tool-using agents that call APIs and external services, producing structured outputs for reliable data extraction, and handling large contexts of up to 256K tokens. Its 256K-token context window means you can pass in entire documents, codebases, or conversation histories without losing context. Developers choose Qwen 3 Next 80b when they need reliable, production-quality AI inference through a simple API — and on Qubax, it's available at a fraction of the cost of traditional providers.
In the broader AI landscape, Qwen 3 Next 80b sits among the capable offerings from Alibaba With agentic tool use, it competes with the most capable models on the market. What sets it apart on Qubax isn't just the model itself — it's the accessibility. Rather than dealing with enterprise contracts or traditional payment rails, you get instant access via an OpenAI-compatible endpoint. That means you can drop Qwen 3 Next 80b into Cursor, Cline, LangChain, or any framework that speaks the OpenAI protocol and start building immediately.
Qubax offers Qwen 3 Next 80b at 98% below OpenRouter's price — just $0.0014 per million input tokens and $0.017 per million output tokens. That pricing advantage compounds quickly at scale: a high-volume application sending millions of tokens per day can save significantly compared to using OpenRouter or the provider directly. And because Qubax runs on crypto-native infrastructure, you can pay with USDC, USDT, ETH, BTC, or 200+ other cryptocurrencies — no credit card or bank account required.
Pricing
| Token Type | Qubax | OpenRouter | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.0014 | $0.090 | 98% |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.017 | $0.780 | 98% |
Prices per 1 million tokens. Pay with 200+ cryptocurrencies.
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Quick Start
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.qubax.ai/v1",
api_key="qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY",
)
response = client.chat.completions.create(
model="qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct",
messages=[
{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}
],
)
print(response.choices[0].message.content)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://api.qubax.ai/v1",
apiKey: "qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY",
});
const response = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct",
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Hello!" }],
});
console.log(response.choices[0].message.content);curl https://api.qubax.ai/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer qbx_live_YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"model": "qwen3-next-80b-a3b-instruct",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'Get your API key from the dashboard.
Why use Qwen 3 Next 80b on Qubax?
98% Cheaper
Up to 98% off OpenRouter prices
Pay with Crypto
200+ coins (BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, USDC & more). No credit card needed.
OpenAI Compatible
Drop-in replacement. Works with Cline, Cursor, any tool.
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Compare Qwen 3 Next 80b with alternatives
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | vs Qwen 3 Next 80b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen 3 Next 80b | Alibaba | $0.0014 | $0.017 | — |
| OpenAI GPT OSS 120B | OpenAI | $0.0011 | $0.0045 | Cheaper |
| Gemma 4 E2B | $0.0012 | $0.0024 | Cheaper | |
| NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Nano 30B | Other | $0.0011 | $0.0045 | Cheaper |
| Gemma 3 27B | $0.0012 | $0.0030 | Cheaper |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Qwen 3 Next 80b API cost?
On Qubax, Qwen 3 Next 80b costs $0.0014 per 1M input tokens and $0.017 per 1M output tokens. This is 98% cheaper than OpenRouter's price of $0.090 per 1M input tokens.
Is the Qwen 3 Next 80b API compatible with OpenAI?
Yes. Qubax provides an OpenAI-compatible API. You can use Qwen 3 Next 80b as a drop-in replacement by changing your base URL to https://api.qubax.ai/v1 and using your Qubax API key. It works with Cline, Cursor, OpenCode, Hermes Agent, and any tool that supports OpenAI APIs.
Why is Qwen 3 Next 80b cheaper on Qubax than OpenRouter?
Qubax sources AI inference from an open compute marketplace on the Base blockchain where GPU providers compete on price. We pass the savings to you — 98% cheaper than OpenRouter's price for Qwen 3 Next 80b.
How do I pay for Qwen 3 Next 80b API usage?
Qubax uses prepaid crypto credits. Deposit USDC on the Base chain and your balance is automatically deducted as you use the API. No credit card required. Top up from $3.
What is the context window of Qwen 3 Next 80b?
Qwen 3 Next 80b supports a context window of 256K tokens, allowing you to process large documents, codebases, or long conversations in a single request.
What can I build with Qwen 3 Next 80b?
Qwen 3 Next 80b is versatile enough for a wide range of applications. You can use it to build autonomous agents that call external tools and APIs, generate structured JSON output for data pipelines, process long documents and entire codebases, and more. Because it's served through Qubax's OpenAI-compatible API, integration into existing apps, agents, or workflows takes just a few lines of code.
How fast is Qwen 3 Next 80b on Qubax?
Qwen 3 Next 80b on Qubax supports streaming responses, so tokens begin arriving in real time as they're generated. Latency depends on the provider and prompt complexity, but most requests start streaming within 200–800 milliseconds. Qubax routes requests through an intelligent routing layer, which selects the fastest available compute provider for each request — so you get competitive latency at a lower price.
Qwen 3 Next 80b vs OpenAI GPT OSS 120B: which should I choose?
Qwen 3 Next 80b by Alibaba and OpenAI GPT OSS 120B by OpenAI are both strong models in a similar price tier. Qwen 3 Next 80b is well-suited for general-purpose language tasks. OpenAI GPT OSS 120B comes from a different lab and may have different strengths depending on your workload. On Qubax, Qwen 3 Next 80b starts at $0.0014/1M input tokens while OpenAI GPT OSS 120B comes in at $0.0011/1M, so OpenAI GPT OSS 120B may be worth considering if you need to minimize per-token cost. Both are available on Qubax with crypto payments and OpenAI-compatible APIs, so you can try each and switch freely.
Can I use Qwen 3 Next 80b for commercial projects?
Yes. Qwen 3 Next 80b on Qubax can be used for commercial purposes. You own the outputs you generate. Qubax provides the API infrastructure — you bring your use case.
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