# QwQ 32B ![Organization](https://img.shields.io/badge/Org-Qwen-orange) ![Parameters](https://img.shields.io/badge/Params-32B-1f6feb) ![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Apache%202.0-2da44e) ![Weights](https://img.shields.io/badge/Weights-Open-2da44e) ![Released](https://img.shields.io/badge/Released-Mar%202025-555) > **Quick answer:** QwQ 32B is Alibaba's March 2025 open-weight reasoning model — Qwen's answer to DeepSeek-R1 in the open reasoning space. It scores 66.4% on BFCL v3. Under Apache 2.0, it is freely available for commercial use. QwQ 32B uses extended chain-of-thought reasoning, similar to the o-series, to improve accuracy on complex tasks. ## At a Glance **Where QwQ 32B leads** - Apache 2.0 — fully permissive commercial use - 32B parameters — self-hostable on consumer/professional GPUs - Chain-of-thought reasoning — improved accuracy on complex multi-step tasks - 66.4% BFCL v3 — strong tool use and function calling with reasoning - Open-weight reasoning model at low infrastructure cost **Where it lags** - Reasoning models are slower — higher latency than standard 32B models - Knowledge cutoff September 2024 - Text-only; no vision support **Best for:** Open-weight deployments requiring reasoning capability without o-series proprietary pricing; agentic function-calling tasks; research into open reasoning models. ## What QwQ 32B Is QwQ 32B (released March 5, 2025) is Alibaba's open reasoning model — part of the Qwen family but specifically designed for extended chain-of-thought reasoning, similar in architecture to OpenAI's o1 and DeepSeek's R1. The "QwQ" name reflects the model's exploratory, questioning reasoning approach. The model's 66.4% BFCL v3 score demonstrates strong function-calling capability when combined with reasoning — notably higher than standard 32B models without thinking modes. This makes QwQ 32B particularly suitable for tool-using agentic applications where accuracy on function calls matters. QwQ 32B fills the niche of "open-weight reasoning model at 32B scale" — sitting between Qwen3 32B (better general performance, faster, hybrid thinking) and DeepSeek-R1 (larger scale, stronger overall reasoning). For teams that need Apache 2.0 licensing with a reasoning model at 32B scale, QwQ 32B is the primary option. ## Specifications | Field | Value | |---|---| | Organization | Alibaba / Qwen | | Parameters | 32B (dense) | | Context window | 131,072 tokens | | License | Apache 2.0 | | HuggingFace | [Qwen/QwQ-32B](https://huggingface.co/Qwen/QwQ-32B) | | Release date | March 5, 2025 | | Knowledge cutoff | September 2024 | | Modality | Text only | | Architecture | Extended chain-of-thought reasoning | ## Pricing QwQ 32B is available as open weights under Apache 2.0 — free to self-host. Available via Alibaba Cloud DashScope and third-party providers. ## Public Benchmark Scores | Benchmark | Score | Source | Date | |---|---|---|---| | [BFCL v3](/benchmarks/bfcl-v3) | 66.4% | Benchgen evaluation | 2025-07 | ## QwQ 32B vs Alternatives | Model | BFCL v3 | Reasoning | License | Params | |---|---|---|---|---| | **QwQ 32B** | 66.4% | Yes (CoT) | Apache 2.0 | 32B | | [Kimi K2 Instruct](/models/moonshot/kimi-k2-instruct) | 59.1% | No | Apache 2.0 | — | | [Qwen3 32B](/models/qwen/qwen3-32b) | — | Hybrid | Apache 2.0 | 32B | | [o4-mini](/models/openai/o4-mini) | — | Yes (o-series) | Proprietary | — | QwQ 32B vs Kimi K2 Instruct: higher BFCL v3 (66.4% vs 59.1%) with reasoning enabled. QwQ 32B vs Qwen3 32B: QwQ is a dedicated reasoning model with chain-of-thought; Qwen3 32B has hybrid thinking that can be enabled/disabled. For purely function-calling tasks, QwQ 32B shows stronger results. ## Related Models & Benchmarks - Compare: [Qwen3 32B](/models/qwen/qwen3-32b) · [Kimi K2 Instruct](/models/moonshot/kimi-k2-instruct) · [DeepSeek-V3](/models/deepseek/deepseek-v3) - Benchmarks: [BFCL v3](/benchmarks/bfcl-v3) ## Frequently Asked Questions

What is QwQ 32B?

QwQ 32B is Alibaba's March 2025 open reasoning model with 32B parameters, scoring 66.4% on BFCL v3. Available under Apache 2.0 with extended chain-of-thought reasoning.

Is QwQ 32B open source?

Yes. QwQ 32B is released under Apache 2.0 — free for commercial use without restrictions.

What is the difference between QwQ 32B and Qwen3 32B?

QwQ 32B is a dedicated reasoning model using extended chain-of-thought, released March 2025. Qwen3 32B (April 2025) is a general model with optional hybrid thinking that can be toggled. For most tasks, Qwen3 32B with thinking enabled is the recommended upgrade.

--- *Specs from Qwen's official QwQ 32B release (March 2025) and Benchgen evaluations. Last updated 2026-07-24.*

QwQ-32B — Evaluations

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