Qwen3 VL 235B API
Alibaba
Qwen3 VL 235B
About Qwen3 VL 235B
Qwen3 VL 235B is a large language model developed by Alibaba. It's particularly well-suited for tackling complex, multi-step reasoning problems, 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 Qwen3 VL 235B 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, Qwen3 VL 235B sits among the frontier-tier offerings from Alibaba With advanced reasoning and agentic tool use, it competes with the most frontier-tier 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 Qwen3 VL 235B into Cursor, Cline, LangChain, or any framework that speaks the OpenAI protocol and start building immediately.
Qubax offers Qwen3 VL 235B at 85% below OpenRouter's price — just $0.060 per million input tokens and $0.541 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) | $0.060 | $0.400 | 85% |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.541 | $3.95 | 86% |
| Cache read (per 1M tokens) | $0.059 | — | — |
Prices per 1 million tokens. Pay with 200+ cryptocurrencies. Cache read is the discounted rate providers offer for repeated prompt prefixes.
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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-vl-235b-a22b-thinking",
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-vl-235b-a22b-thinking",
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-vl-235b-a22b-thinking",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
}'Get your API key from the dashboard.
Why use Qwen3 VL 235B on Qubax?
85% Cheaper
Up to 85% 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 Qwen3 VL 235B with alternatives
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | vs Qwen3 VL 235B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3 VL 235B | Alibaba | $0.060 | $0.541 | — |
| GLM 4.5 | Zhipu AI | $0.045 | $0.165 | Cheaper |
| Mistral Small 3.2 24B Instruct (Morpheus Web) | Mistral AI | $0.070 | $0.188 | More expensive |
| Gemma 4 Uncensored | $0.061 | $0.188 | More expensive | |
| Mistral Small 4 | Mistral AI | $0.070 | $0.281 | More expensive |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Qwen3 VL 235B API cost?
On Qubax, Qwen3 VL 235B costs $0.060 per 1M input tokens and $0.541 per 1M output tokens. This is 85% cheaper than OpenRouter's price of $0.400 per 1M input tokens.
Is the Qwen3 VL 235B API compatible with OpenAI?
Yes. Qubax provides an OpenAI-compatible API. You can use Qwen3 VL 235B 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 Qwen3 VL 235B 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 — 85% cheaper than OpenRouter's price for Qwen3 VL 235B.
How do I pay for Qwen3 VL 235B 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 Qwen3 VL 235B?
Qwen3 VL 235B 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 Qwen3 VL 235B?
Qwen3 VL 235B is versatile enough for a wide range of applications. You can use it to tackle complex multi-step reasoning tasks, 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 Qwen3 VL 235B on Qubax?
Qwen3 VL 235B 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.
Qwen3 VL 235B vs GLM 4.5: which should I choose?
Qwen3 VL 235B by Alibaba and GLM 4.5 by Zhipu AI are both strong models in a similar price tier. Qwen3 VL 235B excels at complex reasoning. GLM 4.5 comes from a different lab and may have different strengths depending on your workload. On Qubax, Qwen3 VL 235B starts at $0.060/1M input tokens while GLM 4.5 comes in at $0.045/1M, so GLM 4.5 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 Qwen3 VL 235B for commercial projects?
Yes. Qwen3 VL 235B 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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