Qwen: Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct
Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct is an AI model that can process both text and image inputs within a context length of 262144 tokens and generate up to 32768 completion tokens. It supports the integration of tools, enhancing its utility in practical applications. However, it does not offer reasoning capabilities or structured output formats. For those seeking a balance between functionality and cost-effectiveness, Qwen should be considered. With a blended benchmark score of 22.5, it stands at a competitive level among models; although the coverage is comprehensive, the pricing remains a key factor. At $0.26 per million input tokens and $1.04 per million output tokens, it offers value for its capabilities.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 22.5 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-08-13. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 23.7 |
- Model ID
- qwen/qwen3-vl-235b-a22b-instruct
- Vendor
- qwen
- Released
- September 2025
- Tokenizer
- Qwen3
- Input Modalities
- text, image
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 32,768 tokens
- Tool Calling
- ✓ supported
- Structured Output
- ✓ supported
- Reasoning Mode
- not supported
- Vision
- ✓ accepts images
- Audio
- no
- Moderated
- no
What it costs in practice
Computed from the current $0.26/M input and $1.04/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 | $0.18 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $3.38 |
Price & spec history
Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-07-17.
| Date | Input /M | Output /M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | $0.26 | $1.04 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-22 | $0.21 | $1.90 | 262,144 |
| 2026-07-17 | $0.21 | $1.90 | 131,072 |
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Quick answers
- How much does Qwen: Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct cost?
- $0.26 per million input tokens and $1.04 per million output tokens.
- What is Qwen: Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct's context window?
- 262,144 tokens, roughly 393 pages of text in a single request.
- Does Qwen: Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output.
- Can Qwen: Qwen3 VL 235B A22B Instruct process images?
- Yes, it accepts image input.