| Signal | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) | Delta | Qwen3 30B A3B |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 67 | -- | |
Pricing | 30 | +30 | |
Context window size | 81 | +8 | |
Recency | 95 | +24 | |
Output Capacity | 20 | -57 | |
| Overall Result | 3 wins | of 5 | 1 wins |
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NVIDIA
Alibaba
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) saves you $22.00/month
That's $264.00/year compared to Qwen3 30B A3B at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) | Qwen3 30B A3B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71 | 71 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) |
| Rank | #152 | #154 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) |
| Quality Rank | #152 | #154 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) |
| Adoption Rank | #152 | #154 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) |
| Parameters | 9B | 30B | -- |
| Context Window | 128K | 41K | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) |
| Pricing | Free | $0.08/$0.28/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 67 | 67 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) |
| Pricing | 30 | 0 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) |
| Context window size | 81 | 73 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) |
| Recency | 95 | 72 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) |
| Output Capacity | 20 | 77 | Qwen3 30B A3B |
Our composite score (0–100) combines six weighted signals: benchmark performance (25%), pricing efficiency (25%), context window size (15%), model recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and capability versatility (10%). Here's what the scores mean for these two models:
Scores 71/100 (rank #152), placing it in the top 48% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 71/100 (rank #154), placing it in the top 47% of all 290 models tracked.
With only a 0-point gap, these models are in the same performance tier. The practical difference in output quality is minimal - your choice should depend on pricing, latency requirements, and specific feature needs.
Compare the cost per quality point to find the best value for your specific workload.
Both models have comparable response speeds. For most applications, the latency difference is negligible.
When latency matters most: Interactive chatbots, IDE code completion, real-time translation, and user-facing applications where response time directly impacts experience. For batch processing, background summarization, or offline analysis, latency is less critical.
Code generation & review
Higher benchmark score (0/100) indicates stronger performance on coding tasks like generating functions, debugging, and refactoring
Customer support chatbot
Faster response time (speed score 0/100) is critical for user-facing chat. Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) also offers lower per-token costs for high-volume support
Long document analysis
Larger context window (128K tokens) can process longer documents, contracts, and research papers in a single pass
Batch data extraction
Lower output pricing ($0.00/M) reduces costs when processing thousands of records daily
Creative writing & content
Higher overall composite score (71/100) correlates with better nuance, coherence, and style in long-form content
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) and Qwen3 30B A3B are extremely close in overall performance (only 0.20000000000000284 points apart). Your best choice depends entirely on which specific strengths matter most for your use case.
Best for Quality
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free)
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free)
100% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free)
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free)
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free)
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
by NVIDIA
| Capability | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) | Qwen3 30B A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Function Calling | ||
| Streaming | ||
| JSON Mode | ||
| Reasoning | ||
| Web Search | ||
| Image Output |
NVIDIA
Alibaba
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) saves you $0.4800/month
That's 100% cheaper than Qwen3 30B A3B at 1,000 tokens/request and 100 requests/day.
Assumes 60% input / 40% output token ratio per request. Actual costs may vary based on your usage pattern.
| Parameter | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) | Qwen3 30B A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 128K | 41K |
| Max Output Tokens | -- | 40,960 |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes |
| Created | Sep 5, 2025 | Apr 28, 2025 |
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) scores 71/100 (rank #152) compared to Qwen3 30B A3B's 71/100 (rank #154), giving it a 0-point advantage. Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) is the stronger overall choice, though Qwen3 30B A3B may excel in specific areas like certain benchmarks.
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) is ranked #152 and Qwen3 30B A3B is ranked #154 out of 290+ AI models. Rankings use a composite score combining benchmark performance (25%), pricing (25%), context window (15%), recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and versatility (10%). Scores update hourly.
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) is cheaper at $0.00/M output tokens vs Qwen3 30B A3B's $0.28/M output tokens - 280.0x more expensive. Input token pricing: Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) at $0.00/M vs Qwen3 30B A3B at $0.08/M.
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 (free) has a larger context window of 128,000 tokens compared to Qwen3 30B A3B's 40,960 tokens. A larger context window means the model can process longer documents and conversations.