Qwen3-VL Models by Alibaba
6 models2025Up to 256K ctxFrom $0.13/1M input
About
Qwen3-VL is a family of 6 AI models by Alibaba, released in 2025.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
6 in view
Qwen3-VL-235B-A22BCurrent
Use when the workload needs structured outputs and multimodal inputs.
2025-12structured outputsmultimodal inputs
Qwen3 VL 32B InstructCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128K context, 32B parameters, and tool use.
2025-09128K context32B parameterstool use
Qwen3 VL 8B InstructCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128K context, 8B parameters, and tool use.
2025-09128K context8B parameterstool use
Qwen3 VL 30B A3B InstructCurrent
Use when the workload needs 128K context, 30B parameters, and tool use.
2025-09128K context30B parameterstool use
Qwen3 VL 235B A22B InstructCurrent
Use when the workload needs 256K context, 235B parameters, and tool use.
2025-09256K context235B parameterstool use
Qwen3-VL-30B-A3BCurrent
Use when the workload needs multimodal, 30B parameters, and structured outputs.
2025-01multimodal30B parametersstructured outputs
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3-VL-235B-A22B | Use when the workload needs structured outputs and multimodal inputs. | 2025-12 | structured outputsmultimodal inputs | Current |
| Qwen3 VL 32B Instruct | Use when the workload needs 128K context, 32B parameters, and tool use. | 2025-09 | 128K context32B parameterstool use | Current |
| Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct | Use when the workload needs 128K context, 8B parameters, and tool use. | 2025-09 | 128K context8B parameterstool use | Current |
| Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Instruct | Use when the workload needs 128K context, 30B parameters, and tool use. | 2025-09 | 128K context30B parameterstool use | Current |
| Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct | Use when the workload needs 256K context, 235B parameters, and tool use. | 2025-09 | 256K context235B parameterstool use | Current |
| Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B | Use when the workload needs multimodal, 30B parameters, and structured outputs. | 2025-01 | multimodal30B parametersstructured outputs | Current |
Release Timeline
3 release groups2025-12
1 current
Qwen3-VL-235B-A22B
Currentstructured outputsmultimodal inputs
2025-09
4 current
Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct
Current256K context235B parameterstool use
Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Instruct
Current128K context30B parameterstool use
Qwen3 VL 32B Instruct
Current128K context32B parameterstool use
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct
Current128K context8B parameterstool use
2025-01
1 current
Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B
Currentmultimodal30B parametersstructured outputs
Specifications(6 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters | Vision | Multimodal | Fn Calling | Tool Use | Structured Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3-VL-235B-A22B | 2025-12 | — | — | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Qwen3 VL 32B Instruct | 2025-09 | 128K | 32B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct | 2025-09 | 128K | 8B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Instruct | 2025-09 | 128K | 30B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct | 2025-09 | 256K | 235B | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B | 2025-01 | — | 30B | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Available From(3 providers)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B | OpenRouter | $0.13 | $1.56 | Serverless |
| Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B | Fireworks AI | $0.15 | $0.6 | Serverless |
| Qwen3-VL-235B-A22B | OpenRouter | $0.26 | $2.6 | Serverless |
| Qwen3-VL-235B-A22B | AWS Bedrock | $0.53 | $2.66 | Serverless |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Qwen3-VL used for?
- Qwen3-VL is used for multimodal, vision and multimodal work, and agent workflows and tool use. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does Qwen3-VL compare to Tongyi DeepResearch?
- Qwen3-VL by Alibaba is strongest where you need multimodal, while Tongyi DeepResearch by Alibaba is the closest related family to check for adjacent model selection. Qwen3-VL has 6 listed variants and reaches up to 256K context, while Tongyi DeepResearch reaches up to 131K context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Qwen3-VL model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B through OpenRouter at $0.13/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct with 256K context and tool use, function calling, structured outputs, and multimodal inputs.
Models(6)
Qwen3-VL-235B-A22B
2025-122 providers
Multimodal
Qwen3 VL 32B Instruct
2025-09128K32B
MultimodalOpen Source
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct
2025-09128K8B
MultimodalOpen Source
Qwen3 VL 30B A3B Instruct
2025-09128K30B
MultimodalOpen Source
Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct
2025-09256K235B
MultimodalOpen Source
Qwen3-VL-30B-A3B
2025-0130B2 providers
Multimodal