Qwen3 30B A3B Instruct 2507 vs Step 3.5 Flash
Both have similar output pricing. Choose Qwen3 30B A3B Instruct 2507 or Step 3.5 Flash based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 30B A3B Instruct 2507 | Step 3.5 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Qwen | StepFun |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| Context window | 262K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Jan 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1384 | 1403 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 55.6 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 137 | — |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 30B A3B Instruct 2507 or Step 3.5 Flash cheaper?
Qwen3 30B A3B Instruct 2507 and Step 3.5 Flash have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 30B A3B Instruct 2507 or Step 3.5 Flash?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.