This model is deprecated. We only continue performance benchmarking for the default 10k input token workload. Results for other workloads are historical and no longer updated.
Alibaba has launched a newer model, Qwen3 VL 8B (Reasoning). We suggest considering it instead.
For more information, see comparison of Qwen3 VL 8B (Reasoning) to other models and API provider benchmarks for Qwen3 VL 8B (Reasoning).
Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) API Provider Benchmarking & Analysis
This analysis is intended to support you in choosing the best API provider of Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) for your use-case.
Fastest
Alibaba CloudOutput speed
Total 2 providers
Lowest Latency
Alibaba CloudTime to first token
Total 2 providers
Lowest Price
FireworksAlibaba CloudBlended price (per 1M tokens)
Total 2 providers
Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) is available through 2 API providers, each offering different performance characteristics and pricing. Below is a comparison of the key metrics across providers.
- For output speed, the top providers are Alibaba Cloud (40.8 t/s).
- For latency, Alibaba Cloud (3.77s) offer the lowest time to first token.
- For pricing, Fireworks (0.20) and Alibaba Cloud (0.23) offer the lowest blended prices per 1M tokens.
- Alibaba Cloud offers the best performance with both the highest speed and lowest latency. For cost optimization, Fireworks provides the most competitive pricing.
Highlights
Pricing
Pricing: Cache Hit, Input, and Output
Pricing: Blended Price
Output Speed vs. Price
Speed
Measured by Output Speed (tokens per second)
Output Speed: Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning)
Latency vs. Output Speed
Latency
Measured by Time (seconds) to First Token
Time to First Token
End-to-End Response Time
Seconds to output 500 tokens, calculated based on time to first token, 'thinking' time for reasoning models, and output speed
End-to-End Response Time
Key Comparison Metrics & API Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) providers
Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) is available through 2 API providers: Alibaba Cloud and Fireworks. Each provider offers different performance characteristics and pricing.
Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) is currently available through 2 API providers that we benchmark and track.
The fastest provider for Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) by output speed is Alibaba Cloud (40.8 t/s). Output speed measures how quickly tokens are generated after the model starts responding.
The provider with the lowest time to first token for Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) is Alibaba Cloud (3.77s). Lower latency means faster initial response time.
The most affordable providers for Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) by blended price are Fireworks ($0.20 per 1M tokens) and Alibaba Cloud ($0.23 per 1M tokens). Blended price uses a 7:2:1 cache hit/input/output token ratio.
The providers with the lowest input token pricing for Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) are Alibaba Cloud ($0.18 per 1M input tokens) and Fireworks ($0.20 per 1M input tokens).
The providers with the lowest output token pricing for Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) are Fireworks ($0.20 per 1M output tokens) and Alibaba Cloud ($0.70 per 1M output tokens).
Prices for Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) vary up to 1.2x across providers. The most affordable is Fireworks at $0.20 per 1M tokens, while Alibaba Cloud charges $0.23 per 1M tokens.
All 2 providers of Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) support JSON mode for structured output.
All 2 providers of Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning) support function calling (tool use).
For Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning), Alibaba Cloud offers the best performance with highest speed and lowest latency. For cost optimization, Fireworks provides the most competitive pricing.
When choosing a provider for Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning), consider: output speed (for throughput-intensive tasks), latency (for interactive applications requiring quick first responses), pricing (for cost-sensitive workloads), and API features like JSON mode or function calling.
Yes, provider performance can vary over time due to infrastructure changes, load balancing, and updates. We continuously benchmark all providers and display historical performance trends in the "Over Time" charts.
For information about Qwen3 8B (Non-reasoning)'s intelligence, capabilities, modalities, and how it compares to other models, see the model overview page. View model overview