Qwen Pricing in India (₹)
Compare Qwen3 Max, 235B, 3.8-27B, and free 1.7B in rupees. Transparent per-token rates, no markup. India-native, fully localized.
Qwen model pricing in rupees
Alibaba's Qwen series offers powerful open-weight models, many with vision and reasoning. unoblox brings them to India at transparent per-token rates, fully billed in rupees.
Qwen pricing (per 1M tokens)
| Model | Input ₹ | Output ₹ | Context | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3 Max | ₹120.95 | ₹604.77 | 256K | Flagship, multimodal, strongest reasoning |
| Qwen3 235B-A22B | ₹9.07 | ₹55.44 | 256K | Open-weight, excellent cost |
| Qwen3.8-27B | ₹16.32 | ₹48.96 | 128K | Vision, coding, open-weight |
| Qwen3 1.7B | ₹0 | ₹0 | 64K | Free tier (freemium, capped monthly) |
All rates are indicative. Live rates on model pages at /models.
Billing structure
- No markups. unoblox passes through provider rates, adding only platform fees.
- Per-token billing. Charged for input + output in each request. No minimums.
- Monthly GST invoice. All in rupees with full input-tax-credit eligibility.
- Real-time dashboard. Track usage and costs live.
Cost comparison (typical 1000 input + 500 output tokens)
| Model | Input | Output | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3 Max | ₹0.121 | ₹0.302 | ₹0.423 |
| Qwen3 235B-A22B | ₹0.009 | ₹0.028 | ₹0.037 |
| Qwen3.8-27B | ₹0.016 | ₹0.024 | ₹0.040 |
| Qwen3 1.7B (free) | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
Actual costs based on live model pricing.
When to use each Qwen model
Qwen3 Max: Best-in-class reasoning and multimodal (text + images). Use for complex tasks, coding, RAG, content generation. Most expensive but highest quality.
Qwen3 235B-A22B: Open-weight, excellent cost-to-quality ratio. Use for chatbots, classification, general Q&A. 10× cheaper than Qwen3 Max.
Qwen3.8-27B: Vision + open-weight. Use for image understanding, OCR, document extraction. Balanced cost and capability.
Qwen3 1.7B (Free): Fastest, no cost. Use for simple tasks (classification, moderation, summarization). Monthly cap (~₹250–₹1000 depending on tier); upgrade to paid when cap is reached.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What's the difference between Qwen3 Max and 235B? Max is proprietary and most capable; 235B is open-weight and vastly cheaper. Choose Max for reasoning-heavy tasks, 235B for general workloads.
Q: How much can I use Qwen3 1.7B for free? Freemium tier caps at ~₹250–₹1000 monthly depending on your plan. See your dashboard for your specific limit. Upgrade to paid anytime.
Q: Do Qwen models support vision? Yes. Qwen3 Max, Qwen3.8-27B, and Qwen3 235B-A22B all support images (vision). Use them for OCR, image understanding, multimodal tasks.
Q: Can I use Qwen for production?
Yes. Full SLA (99.95% uptime), logs 90–180 days retained, DPDP-compliant. See /guides/ai-api-uptime-sla-india.
Q: How do I switch from expensive models to Qwen? Change the model ID in your code. unoblox has the same OpenAI-compatible API, so it's a one-line change. Test on 235B first (cheap), upgrade to Max only if needed.
Q: Is Qwen production-ready for Indian use cases? Yes. Trained on multilingual data including Hindi, English, and regional languages. Good performance on Indian business scenarios.
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