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Qwen 3 Next 80b API

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35% cheaper than OpenRouter

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 35% below OpenRouter's price — just $0.059 per million input tokens and $0.715 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. New users even get $1 in free credits to test Qwen 3 Next 80b risk-free before committing.

Pricing

Token TypeQubaxOpenRouterYou Save
Input (per 1M tokens)$0.059$0.09035%
Output (per 1M tokens)$0.715$1.1035%

Prices per 1 million tokens. Pay with 200+ cryptocurrencies.

Estimated Monthly Cost

AI Chatbot
$14.24/mo
$21.90 on OpenRouter
Coding Copilot
$28.47/mo
$43.80 on OpenRouter
AI Agent
$19.50/mo
$30.00 on OpenRouter

Specifications

Context Window
256K
Max Output
16K
Provider
Alibaba
Modality
TEXT

Use Cases

Function Calling
Build agents and tool-using applications
Long Documents
Process entire codebases, books, or lengthy conversations
Chat & Conversation
Build AI chatbots and conversational assistants
Content Generation
Write articles, code, emails, and more

Capabilities

Tool Use Streaming Structured Output json Schema Seed Control

Quick Start

Python
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)
JavaScript
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
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. New users get $1 free credits.

Why use Qwen 3 Next 80b on Qubax?

35% Cheaper

Up to 35% 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.

Get started — $1 free credits →

More from Alibaba

Compare Qwen 3 Next 80b with alternatives

ModelProviderInput / 1MOutput / 1Mvs Qwen 3 Next 80b
Qwen 3 Next 80bAlibaba$0.059$0.715
DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web)DeepSeek$0.033$0.068 Cheaper
Trinity Large Thinking (Morpheus Web)Other$0.041$0.146 Cheaper
GLM 4.5Zhipu AI$0.078$0.286More expensive
Mistral Small 3.2 24B InstructMistral AI$0.059$0.156Same price

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Qwen 3 Next 80b API cost?

On Qubax, Qwen 3 Next 80b costs $0.059 per 1M input tokens and $0.715 per 1M output tokens. This is 35% 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 the Surplus Intelligence marketplace, an open marketplace on the Base blockchain where compute providers compete on price. We pass the savings to you — 35% 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. New users get $1 in free credits to start. No credit card required.

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 the Surplus Intelligence marketplace, which selects the fastest available compute provider for each request — so you get competitive latency at a lower price.

Qwen 3 Next 80b vs DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web): which should I choose?

Qwen 3 Next 80b by Alibaba and DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web) by DeepSeek are both strong models in a similar price tier. Qwen 3 Next 80b is well-suited for general-purpose language tasks. DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web) comes from a different lab and may have different strengths depending on your workload. On Qubax, Qwen 3 Next 80b starts at $0.059/1M input tokens while DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web) comes in at $0.033/1M, so DeepSeek V4 Flash (Morpheus Web) 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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