--- title: Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) API | Text Generation | ModelsLab description: Build with Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) API by Qwen. Text generation, chat, code, and reasoning. Pay-per-use. Free tier. url: https://modelslab.com/models/Qwen/qwen-qwen2-1.5b-instruct.md canonical: https://modelslab.com/models/Qwen/qwen-qwen2-1.5b-instruct.md type: product component: Playground/LLM/Index generated_at: 2026-04-29T21:05:25.154392Z --- Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) --- [LLMs.txt](https://modelslab.com/models/together_ai/Qwen-Qwen2-1.5B-Instruct/llms.txt) [.md](https://modelslab.com/models/Qwen/Qwen-Qwen2-1.5B-Instruct.md) Qwen-Qwen2-1.5B-Instruct Qwen Closed Source Model $0.020000 / call Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) --- Choose a prompt below to get started or type your own message Explain quantum computing in simple terms Write a Python function to sort a list Create a marketing email for a SaaS product Compare REST vs GraphQL APIs Send ### Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) Qwen Qwen-Qwen2-1.5B-Instruct Copy model ID PricingInput $0.02 / 1M tokens Output $0.02 / 1M tokens API EndpointsOpenAI Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions`Endpoint Anthropic Compatible `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages`Messages `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/messages/count_tokens`Count Tokens `https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/v1/models`Models Use with Claude Code cURL Example ParametersSystem MessageYou are a helpful AI assistant specialized in providing accurate and detailed responses. 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Access Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) through our API with pay-per-use pricing and no minimum commitments. ### Technical Specifications Model IDQwen-Qwen2-1.5B-InstructCategoryLLM ModelsTaskText GenerationPrice$0.020000 per million tokensAddedApril 8, 2026 ### Key Features - Chat completion and multi-turn conversation API - Streaming response with token-by-token output - Function calling and tool use support - System prompts and role-based messaging - JSON mode and structured output ### Quick Start Integrate Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) into your application with a single API call. Get your API key from the [pricing page](https://modelslab.com/pricing) to get started. PythonJavaScriptcURLPHP ``` import requests import json url = "https://modelslab.com/api/v7/llm/chat/completions" headers = { "Content-Type": "application/json" } data = { "model_id": "Qwen-Qwen2-1.5B-Instruct", "messages": [ { "role": "user", "content": "Hello!" } ], "max_tokens": 1000, "key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } try: response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=data) response.raise_for_status() # Raises an HTTPError for bad responses (4XX or 5XX) result = response.json() print("API Response:") print(json.dumps(result, indent=2)) except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as http_err: print(f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err} - {response.text}") except Exception as err: print(f"Other error occurred: {err}") ``` View the [full API documentation](https://modelslab.com/models/Qwen/Qwen-Qwen2-1.5B-Instruct/api) for SDKs, code examples in Python, JavaScript, and more. ### Pricing Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) API costs $0.020000 per million tokens. Pay only for what you use with no minimum commitments. [View pricing plans](https://modelslab.com/pricing) ### Use Cases - AI chatbots and virtual assistants - Code generation and developer tools - Content writing and copywriting automation - Data analysis, summarization, and extraction [Browse LLM Models](https://modelslab.com/models?feature=llmaster) [More from Qwen](https://modelslab.com/models/open_router) [View Pricing](https://modelslab.com/pricing) Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) FAQ --- ### What is Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B)? Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) is a text generation AI model by Qwen available on ModelsLab. Access it through our API with pay-per-use pricing and no minimum commitments. ### How do I use the Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) API? You can integrate Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) into your application with a single API call. Sign up on ModelsLab to get your API key, then use the model ID "Qwen-Qwen2-1.5B-Instruct" in your API requests. We provide SDKs for Python, JavaScript, and cURL examples in the API documentation. ### How much does Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) cost? Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) costs $0.020000 per million tokens. ModelsLab uses pay-per-use pricing with no minimum commitments. A free tier is available to get started. ### What is the Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) model ID? The model ID for Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) is "Qwen-Qwen2-1.5B-Instruct". Use this ID in your API requests to specify this model. ### Does Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) have a free tier? Yes, ModelsLab offers a free tier that lets you try Qwen 2 Instruct (1.5B) and other AI models. Sign up to get free API credits and start building immediately. --- *This markdown version is optimized for AI agents and LLMs.* **Links:** - [Website](https://modelslab.com) - [API Documentation](https://docs.modelslab.com) - [Blog](https://modelslab.com/blog) --- *Generated by ModelsLab - 2026-04-30*