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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) vs Qwen3.8 Max

Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is 5.0× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis.

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)Qwen3.8 Max
ProviderAlibabaAlibaba
Input $/1M$0.400$2.00
Output $/1M$1.20$6.00
Blended $/1M$0.600$3.00
Context window1M1M
Max output33K131K
ReleasedSep 2025Aug 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.600 vs $3.00 blended
Choose Qwen3.8 Max if…
  • Newer model (released Aug 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) or Qwen3.8 Max?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) and Qwen3.8 Max, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max?
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is cheaper: $0.600 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.400 vs $2.00. Output alone: $1.20 vs $6.00.
What context windows do Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) and Qwen3.8 Max have?
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking): 1,000,000 tokens. Qwen3.8 Max: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) and Qwen3.8 Max?
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is made by Alibaba. Qwen3.8 Max is made by Alibaba.
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