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Model comparison · Updated 10 Oct 2026

Saba vs Qwen3 30B A3B

Qwen3 30B A3B is about 1.7× cheaper on input ($0.12 against $0.20 per 1M tokens) and on output. Qwen3 30B A3B has the larger context window (41K against 33K tokens). For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $144 a month for Saba and $99.00 for Qwen3 30B A3B.

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Model A

Saba

by Mistral AI · weights not marked open · GRIDC2

Input / 1M
$0.20
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
17 Aug 2026
Output / 1M$0.60
Context33K
vs

Model B

Qwen3 30B A3B

by Qwen (Alibaba) · weights not marked open · GRIDC2

Input / 1M
$0.12
observed We measured
Source
Our catalogue
Retrieved
1 Sep 2026
Output / 1M$0.50
Context41K

Key numbers

Standard tier · highlighted = better

Saba
Qwen3 30B A3B
Input / 1M tokens
$0.20
$0.12
Output / 1M tokens
$0.60
$0.50
Batch input / output
Not listed
Not listed
Context window
32,768
40,960
Input types
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Weights
Not marked open
Not marked open
Tiers listed
standard
standard
Prices checked
2026-08-17
2026-10-10

What it costs for real workloads

Monthly, standard tier, 30 days

Support chatbot10k chats/day · 1.5k in, 300 out
$144/mo
$99.00/mo
RAG over documents2k queries/day · 12k in, 500 out
$162/mo
$101/mo
Coding agent300 tasks/day · 60k in, 8k out
$151/mo
$101/mo

Saba   Qwen3 30B A3B · Derived from the standard-tier prices above, input and output tokens per request as stated, 30 days. Excludes caching discounts and batch. Try your own numbers.

On the atlas

Price band (A–H) × context band (1–6)

Same square. Saba and Qwen3 30B A3B share C2.

Same square as Saba: Qwen2.5 7B Instruct ($0.10), Voxtral Small 24B 2507 ($0.10), Qwen3 14B ($0.12). Open C2

AFreeB<$0.10C$0.10–0.30D$0.30–1E$1–3F$3–10G$10–30H$30+1<32K232–128K3128–256K4256K–1M51M6>1MINPUT PRICE PER 1M TOKENS →CONTEXT WINDOW ↑ · position within a square follows the real valueNano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image) · C2Command R (08-2024) · C2Qwen3 14B · C2Voxtral Small 24B 2507 · C2Qwen2.5 7B Instruct · C2SabaSabaQwen3 30B A3BQwen3 30B A3B
SabaQwen3 30B A3BNearest neighboursOpen weights
View the map as a table (1 squares)
SquarePrice bandContext bandModels
GRIDC2$0.10–0.3032–128KSaba, Qwen3 30B A3B, Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Image), Command R (08-2024), Qwen3 14B, Voxtral Small 24B 2507, Qwen2.5 7B Instruct

Capabilities side by side

Only what our records list

Saba
Qwen3 30B A3B
Vision input
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Audio input
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Open weights
Not marked open
Not marked open
Batch tier
Not listed
Not listed
Free tier
Not listed
Not listed
Thinking tier
Not listed
Not listed

Neither record lists input types, so we do not claim any.

Which should you choose?

Editorial

Choose Saba if…

Nothing in the recorded numbers favours Saba over Qwen3 30B A3B. Pick it for what our records do not cover — your own tests, or an account you already have with Mistral AI.

Choose Qwen3 30B A3B if…

  • you pay by the token: it costs $0.12 per 1M input against $0.20
  • output dominates your bill: $0.50 per 1M output against $0.60
  • your prompts are long: it takes 40,960 tokens against 32,768

Each reason is a fact from the tables above. Picking between them is our judgement, and we do not benchmark quality: price and context are what we can measure, so test both on your own prompts before you commit.

Questions

Is Saba better than Qwen3 30B A3B?
We do not benchmark quality, so we cannot say. On the recorded numbers: Qwen3 30B A3B is about 1.7× cheaper on input ($0.12 against $0.20 per 1M tokens) and on output. Qwen3 30B A3B has the larger context window (41K against 33K tokens). For a support chatbot at 10,000 chats a day, the standard-tier bill is about $144 a month for Saba and $99.00 for Qwen3 30B A3B. Which is better for you depends on your task; test both on your own prompts.
Which is cheaper, Saba or Qwen3 30B A3B?
Qwen3 30B A3B: $0.12 against $0.20 per 1M input tokens, and $0.50 against $0.60 per 1M output, on standard pricing.
How much does each cost per 1M tokens?
Saba: $0.20 input and $0.60 output. Qwen3 30B A3B: $0.12 input and $0.50 output. Standard tier, USD.
Which has the larger context window?
Qwen3 30B A3B, with 40,960 tokens. Saba has 32,768 tokens.
Do both offer batch pricing?
Neither lists a batch tier in our catalogue.
Can both read images or audio?
Input types recorded for Saba: none recorded. For Qwen3 30B A3B: none recorded. Where a record lists none we say so rather than guess; check each vendor's documentation before relying on a capability.
Is either model open-weight?
Saba: not marked open-weight in our records. Qwen3 30B A3B: not marked open-weight in our records.
What would each cost for a support chatbot?
At 10,000 chats a day, 1,500 input and 300 output tokens each, 30 days, standard tier: about $144 a month for Saba and $99.00 for Qwen3 30B A3B. This is our calculation from the listed prices, not a quote.

About the two models

Saba

By Mistral AI. $0.20 input and $0.60 output per 1M tokens, 33K context, atlas square C2. Tiers listed: standard.

Full specs & pricing →

Qwen3 30B A3B

By Qwen (Alibaba). $0.12 input and $0.50 output per 1M tokens, 41K context, atlas square C2. Tiers listed: standard.

Full specs & pricing →

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