Qwen: Qwen3.6 27B
The Qwen3.6 27B model is an AI tool that can process and analyze text, images, and videos. It has a high context length of 262144 tokens and supports multiple input modalities, making it suitable for tasks involving multimedia content. For users who require robust reasoning capabilities in their applications, the Qwen3.6 27B may be a viable option due to its support for tools and reasoning functions. Its benchmark performance is respectable, with a blended score of 32.8 across one independent benchmark. However, its price point is relatively high, especially considering the cost per million output tokens at $3.2, which may deter users on a budget. Those who prioritize robust multimedia processing capabilities and are willing to invest in their AI solution may consider shortlisting this model for further evaluation.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 32.8 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-10-13. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 35.4 |
- Model ID
- qwen/qwen3.6-27b
- Vendor
- qwen
- Released
- April 2026
- Tokenizer
- Qwen3
- Input Modalities
- text, image, video
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 81,920 tokens
- Tool Calling
- ✓ supported
- Structured Output
- ✓ supported
- Reasoning Mode
- ✓ supported
- Vision
- ✓ accepts images
- Audio
- no
- Moderated
- no
What it costs in practice
Computed from the current $0.32/M input and $3.20/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | $0.01 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.32 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $8.00 |
Price & spec history
Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.
| Date | Input /M | Output /M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | $0.32 | $3.20 | 262,144 |
| 2026-10-09 | $0.45 | $2.70 | 262,144 |
| 2026-10-07 | $0.30 | $2.00 | 262,144 |
| 2026-10-06 | $0.32 | $3.25 | 262,144 |
| 2026-10-05 | $0.32 | $2.70 | 262,144 |
| 2026-09-26 | $0.32 | $3.20 | 262,144 |
| 2026-09-23 | $0.32 | $2.70 | 262,144 |
| 2026-09-05 | $0.30 | $2.00 | 262,144 |
| 2026-08-29 | $0.60 | $3.60 | 262,144 |
| 2026-08-28 | $0.32 | $3.20 | 262,144 |
| 2026-08-27 | $0.60 | $3.60 | 262,144 |
| 2026-08-24 | $0.32 | $3.20 | 262,144 |
| 2026-08-20 | $0.60 | $3.60 | 262,144 |
| 2026-08-19 | $0.30 | $2.00 | 262,144 |
| 2026-08-18 | $0.60 | $3.60 | 262,144 |
| 2026-08-17 | $0.29 | $2.40 | 262,144 |
| 2026-08-06 | $0.60 | $3.60 | 262,144 |
| 2026-08-04 | $0.29 | $2.40 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-26 | $0.30 | $2.00 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-25 | $0.29 | $2.40 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-24 | $0.29 | $2.40 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-23 | $0.60 | $3.60 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-17 | $0.45 | $2.70 | 262,144 |
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Quick answers
- How much does Qwen: Qwen3.6 27B cost?
- $0.32 per million input tokens and $3.20 per million output tokens.
- What is Qwen: Qwen3.6 27B's context window?
- 262,144 tokens, roughly 393 pages of text in a single request.
- Does Qwen: Qwen3.6 27B support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can Qwen: Qwen3.6 27B process images?
- Yes, it accepts image input.