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Qwen3 Max Thinking vs Qwen3.8 Max

Qwen3 Max Thinking is 1.9× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Qwen3.8 Max accepts the larger context window (1M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Qwen3 Max ThinkingQwen3.8 Max
ProviderAlibabaAlibaba
Input $/1M$0.780$2.00
Output $/1M$3.90$6.00
Blended $/1M$1.56$3.00
Context window262K1M
Max output66K131K
ReleasedFeb 2026Aug 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Qwen3 Max Thinking if…
  • Costs less per token — $1.56 vs $3.00 blended
Choose Qwen3.8 Max if…
  • Larger context window (1M)
  • Newer model (released Aug 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen3 Max Thinking or Qwen3.8 Max?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3 Max Thinking and Qwen3.8 Max, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3 Max Thinking cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max?
Qwen3 Max Thinking is cheaper: $1.56 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.780 vs $2.00. Output alone: $3.90 vs $6.00.
What context windows do Qwen3 Max Thinking and Qwen3.8 Max have?
Qwen3 Max Thinking: 262,144 tokens. Qwen3.8 Max: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3 Max Thinking and Qwen3.8 Max?
Qwen3 Max Thinking is made by Alibaba. Qwen3.8 Max is made by Alibaba.
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