Qwen: Qwen3.6 35B A3B
Qwen3.6 35B A3B, developed by qwen, is a versatile AI model capable of processing text, images, and videos, with a context length of 262,144 tokens. It supports reasoning and tools integration but does not offer structured output or open weights. This model excels in various tasks, as indicated by its benchmark scores across three independent tests. For those looking for a robust yet flexible solution within their budget, Qwen3.6 stands out with a blended benchmark score of 52.1 and pricing at $0.15 per million input tokens and $1.0 per million output tokens. While it performs well in multiple domains, its coverage across benchmarks is limited to three tests as of August 13, 2026, so users should consider this when making their decision.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 52.1 across 3 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-08-13. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 53.0 |
| AI Index Coding | software engineering tasks | 69.1 |
| AI Index Agentic | multi-step tool-using tasks | 35.7 |
- Model ID
- qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b
- Vendor
- qwen
- Released
- April 2026
- Tokenizer
- Qwen
- Input Modalities
- text, image, video
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 262,144 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 $0.15/M input and $1.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | under $0.01 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.12 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $2.75 |
Price & spec history
Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.
| Date | Input /M | Output /M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | $0.15 | $1.00 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-17 | $0.14 | $1.00 | 262,144 |
Category rankings
Where Qwen: Qwen3.6 35B A3B places across the 2 categories it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Video Auto-TaggingVideo · of 25 ranked | 123 |
| #25 | Bulk Data LabelingData · of 25 ranked | 133 |
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Quick answers
- How much does Qwen: Qwen3.6 35B A3B cost?
- $0.15 per million input tokens and $1.00 per million output tokens.
- What is Qwen: Qwen3.6 35B A3B's context window?
- 262,144 tokens, roughly 393 pages of text in a single request.
- Does Qwen: Qwen3.6 35B A3B support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can Qwen: Qwen3.6 35B A3B process images?
- Yes, it accepts image input.