Is QwQ 32B or GPT-5 cheaper?

QwQ 32B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.40 vs $10.00 per 1M).

Which has the larger context window, QwQ 32B or GPT-5?

GPT-5 has the larger context window (400K tokens).

QwQ 32B vs GPT-5

QwQ 32B is cheaper on output tokens, while GPT-5 offers a larger context window. Choose QwQ 32B or GPT-5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.

Spec	QwQ 32B	GPT-5
Provider	Abacus	Abacus
Input / 1M tokens	$0.40	$1.25
Output / 1M tokens	$0.40	$10.00
Context window	33K	400K
Parameters	33B	—
Open weights	Yes	No
Released	Nov 2024	Aug 2025

QwQ 32B details →GPT-5 details →

FAQ

Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.