Qwen3 Max vs Qwen3.8 Max
Both have similar output pricing, while Qwen3.8 Max offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3 Max or Qwen3.8 Max based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 Max | Qwen3.8 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Context window | 262K | 1M |
| Parameters | 1T | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Aug 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1413 | 1482 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 72.6 | 92.7 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 142 | 157 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1673 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1314 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 Max or Qwen3.8 Max cheaper?
Qwen3 Max and Qwen3.8 Max have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 Max or Qwen3.8 Max?
Qwen3.8 Max has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.