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Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct vs Qwen3.8 Max

Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is 15× 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 VL 8B InstructQwen3.8 Max
ProviderAlibabaAlibaba
Input $/1M$0.117$2.00
Output $/1M$0.455$6.00
Blended $/1M$0.202$3.00
Context window262K1M
Max output33K131K
ReleasedOct 2025Aug 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.202 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, Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct or Qwen3.8 Max?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Qwen3.8 Max, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is cheaper: $0.202 versus $3.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.117 vs $2.00. Output alone: $0.455 vs $6.00.
What context windows do Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Qwen3.8 Max have?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct: 262,144 tokens. Qwen3.8 Max: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct and Qwen3.8 Max?
Qwen3 VL 8B Instruct is made by Alibaba. Qwen3.8 Max is made by Alibaba.
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