PaddleOCR VL vs Qwen3 4B
PaddleOCR VL is cheaper on output tokens, while Qwen3 4B offers a larger context window. Choose PaddleOCR VL or Qwen3 4B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | PaddleOCR VL | Qwen3 4B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Novita AI | NovitaAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.02 | $0.03 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.02 | $0.03 |
| Context window | 16K | 128K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Oct 2025 | Apr 2025 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 52.3 |
FAQ
Is PaddleOCR VL or Qwen3 4B cheaper?
PaddleOCR VL is cheaper on output tokens ($0.02 vs $0.03 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, PaddleOCR VL or Qwen3 4B?
Qwen3 4B has the larger context window (128K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.