Qwen3 Max vs Grok 4.5
Both have similar output pricing, while Grok 4.5 offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3 Max or Grok 4.5 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 Max | Grok 4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | SpaceXAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Context window | 262K | 500K |
| Parameters | 1T | — |
| Open weights | No | — |
| Released | Sep 2025 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1413 | 1448 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 72.6 | 93.4 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 142 | 154 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1553 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1288 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 Max or Grok 4.5 cheaper?
Qwen3 Max and Grok 4.5 have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 Max or Grok 4.5?
Grok 4.5 has the larger context window (500K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.