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North Mini Code (free) vs Qwen3.8 Max
North Mini Code (free) is free to use, against $3.00 per million tokens. Qwen3.8 Max accepts the larger context window (1M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| North Mini Code (free) | Qwen3.8 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cohere | Alibaba |
| Input $/1M | Free | $2.00 |
| Output $/1M | Free | $6.00 |
| Blended $/1M | Free | $3.00 |
| Context window | 256K | 1M |
| Max output | 64K | 131K |
| Released | Jun 2026 | Aug 2026 |
| Licence | Open weights | Proprietary |
Choose North Mini Code (free) if…
- Costs less per token — Free vs $3.00 blended
- Open weights — self-hostable
Choose Qwen3.8 Max if…
- Larger context window (1M)
- Newer model (released Aug 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, North Mini Code (free) or Qwen3.8 Max?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both North Mini Code (free) and Qwen3.8 Max, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is North Mini Code (free) cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max?
North Mini Code (free) is cheaper: Free versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: Free vs $2.00. Output alone: Free vs $6.00.
What context windows do North Mini Code (free) and Qwen3.8 Max have?
North Mini Code (free): 256,000 tokens. Qwen3.8 Max: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes North Mini Code (free) and Qwen3.8 Max?
North Mini Code (free) is made by Cohere. Qwen3.8 Max is made by Alibaba.
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