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Claude Sonnet 5 (batch) vs Qwen3.8 Max

Claude Sonnet 5 (batch) is 1.5× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis.

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Claude Sonnet 5 (batch)Qwen3.8 Max
ProviderAnthropicAlibaba
Input $/1M$1.00$2.00
Output $/1M$5.00$6.00
Blended $/1M$2.00$3.00
Context window1M1M
Max output128K131K
ReleasedJun 2026Aug 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Claude Sonnet 5 (batch) if…
  • Costs less per token — $2.00 vs $3.00 blended
Choose Qwen3.8 Max if…
  • Newer model (released Aug 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Claude Sonnet 5 (batch) or Qwen3.8 Max?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Claude Sonnet 5 (batch) and Qwen3.8 Max, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Claude Sonnet 5 (batch) cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max?
Claude Sonnet 5 (batch) is cheaper: $2.00 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $1.00 vs $2.00. Output alone: $5.00 vs $6.00.
What context windows do Claude Sonnet 5 (batch) and Qwen3.8 Max have?
Claude Sonnet 5 (batch): 1,000,000 tokens. Qwen3.8 Max: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Claude Sonnet 5 (batch) and Qwen3.8 Max?
Claude Sonnet 5 (batch) is made by Anthropic. Qwen3.8 Max is made by Alibaba.
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