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Qwen3.8 Max Prime vs Gemini 3.6 Flash

Gemini 3.6 Flash is 4.0× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.6 Flash accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Qwen3.8 Max PrimeGemini 3.6 Flash
ProviderAlibabaGoogle
Input $/1M$4.00$0.750
Output $/1M$12.00$3.75
Blended $/1M$6.00$1.50
Context window1M1.0M
Max output131K66K
ReleasedSep 2026Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Qwen3.8 Max Prime if…
  • Newer model (released Sep 2026)
Choose Gemini 3.6 Flash if…
  • Costs less per token — $1.50 vs $6.00 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
FAQ
Which is better, Qwen3.8 Max Prime or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Qwen3.8 Max Prime and Gemini 3.6 Flash, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Qwen3.8 Max Prime cheaper than Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Gemini 3.6 Flash is cheaper: $1.50 versus $6.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $4.00 vs $0.750. Output alone: $12.00 vs $3.75.
What context windows do Qwen3.8 Max Prime and Gemini 3.6 Flash have?
Qwen3.8 Max Prime: 1,000,000 tokens. Gemini 3.6 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Qwen3.8 Max Prime and Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Qwen3.8 Max Prime is made by Alibaba. Gemini 3.6 Flash is made by Google.
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