Qwen3-Turbo
Budget option. Will no longer receive updates; Alibaba recommends migrating to Qwen-Flash.
Data updated 2026-03-30
chat OpenAI-compatible Function calling 131K context Released 2025
Pricing
| Type | USD / 1M tokens | CNY / 1M tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.007 | ¥0.05 |
| Output | $0.028 | ¥0.2 |
vs Western Models
Qwen3-Turbo vs GPT-5.2 ($1.75/$14)
100% cheaper input 100% cheaper output
Qwen3-Turbo vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 ($3/$15)
100% cheaper input 100% cheaper output
Qwen3-Turbo vs Gemini 2.5 Pro ($1.25/$10)
99% cheaper input 100% cheaper output
IDE Setup
Cursor
base_url: https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1
model: qwen3-turbo
Cline
base_url: https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1
model: qwen3-turbo
Strengths
- + extremely cheap
- + fast
Watch Out For
- ! content censorship
- ! deprecated in favor of Qwen-Flash
International Access
Direct access: Yes
Latency from US: 200-400ms
Registration: Alibaba Cloud account
Payment: credit card
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Qwen3-Turbo cost?
Qwen3-Turbo costs $0.007 per million input tokens and $0.028 per million output tokens (USD).
Can I use Qwen3-Turbo from outside China?
Yes. Qwen3-Turbo is directly accessible internationally. Registration requires Alibaba Cloud account. Payment via credit card.
Is Qwen3-Turbo compatible with the OpenAI API?
Yes. Qwen3-Turbo uses an OpenAI-compatible API. You can use any OpenAI SDK by changing the base URL to dashscope.aliyuncs.com.
What is the context window of Qwen3-Turbo?
Qwen3-Turbo supports a 131K token context window (131,072 tokens).
How do I use Qwen3-Turbo in Cursor or Cline?
Set the base URL to https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1 and the model name to qwen3-turbo. Both Cursor and Cline support OpenAI-compatible providers.
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