Qwen 2.5 14B
Qwen 2.5 14B is Alibaba's lightweight open-source text model with 128K token context and tool calling support for efficient deployment.
API Pricing
Cheapest on OpenRouter — 92% below avg| Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.033 | $0.130 | 4/14/2026 | |
| $0.800 | $0.800 | 4/14/2026 |
Prices updated daily. Last check: 4/14/2026
Model Details
General
- Creator
- Alibaba
- Family
- Qwen
- Tier
- Lightweight
- Context Window
- 128K
- Modalities
- Text
Capabilities
- Tool Calling
- Yes
- Open Source
- Yes
- Subtypes
- Chat Completion
Strengths & Limitations
- Open-source model weights available for custom deployment and fine-tuning
- 128,000 token context window for processing lengthy documents
- Tool calling support enables integration with external APIs and functions
- 14B parameter size provides efficient inference compared to larger models
- Lightweight tier design optimized for resource-constrained environments
- Part of established Qwen model family with ongoing development support
- Suitable for on-premises deployment with full data control
- Text-only capabilities without vision or multimodal input support
- Lightweight tier positioning limits performance on complex reasoning tasks
- Smaller parameter count compared to flagship models in the same family
- May require technical expertise for self-hosting and deployment optimization
Key Features
About Qwen 2.5 14B
Common Use Cases
Qwen 2.5 14B is designed for applications requiring efficient text processing without the computational demands of larger models. Its 128K context window makes it suitable for document analysis, content summarization, and conversations requiring substantial context retention. The tool calling capability enables chatbot development, automated workflows, and API integration tasks. Organizations prioritizing data privacy benefit from its open-source nature for on-premises deployment, while developers can leverage the available model weights for domain-specific fine-tuning. The lightweight design makes it appropriate for resource-constrained environments, high-throughput applications, and scenarios where inference speed and cost efficiency take priority over maximum capability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Qwen 2.5 14B cost per million tokens?
Qwen 2.5 14B pricing varies by provider and deployment method. As an open-source model, you can also run it yourself on your own infrastructure. Check the pricing table above for current rates across all providers offering hosted access.
What is Qwen 2.5 14B best used for?
Qwen 2.5 14B excels at text-based tasks requiring moderate complexity processing, including document analysis, content generation, chatbot development, and automated workflows with tool calling. Its 128K context window handles lengthy documents effectively, while the lightweight design ensures efficient operation for high-volume applications.
Can I run Qwen 2.5 14B on my own infrastructure?
Yes, Qwen 2.5 14B is open-source with publicly available model weights. You can download and deploy it on your own hardware, fine-tune it for specific use cases, or integrate it into custom applications while maintaining full control over your data and deployment environment.