Qwen3.8-Max

Qwen3.8-Max is Alibaba's flagship hosted model, launched on Model Studio in August 2026 with a 1M-token context. The hosted version adds image input, a non-thinking mode and built-in tools on top of the open-weight Qwen3.8-2.4T-A95B checkpoint. Alibaba Cloud is the first-party API.

By Alibaba (Qwen)Released August 2, 2026Data checked October 10, 2026

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Specifications

Context window: 1Mabout 750,000 words, or 1,500 pages
Max output: Not published
Input price: $2per 1M tokens
Output price: $6per 1M tokens
Cached input: Not published
Weights: ClosedProprietary
Parameters: 2.4T total, 95B activeMoE
Input types: Text, Images
Output types: Text
Reasoning mode: Yes
Tool calling: Yes
Released: Aug 2, 2026Current

Alibaba Cloud Model Studio, Singapore (international) price for qwen3.8-max, single tier up to 1M input tokens. Context caching is discounted, but no per-model cached price is listed. Parameter counts are those of the open Qwen3.8-2.4T-A95B checkpoint, which the model card describes as the open version of Max.

What it costs in practice

Workload	Monthly cost at list price
Support chatbot30,000 conversations a month, 2,000 input and 400 output tokens each	$192
Document summaries2,000 documents a month, 12,000 input and 800 output tokens each	$58
Coding agent1,000 tasks a month, 60,000 input and 6,000 output tokens each	$156

Standard rates, no caching or batch discounts. Run your own numbers.

Strengths

1M-token context with a flat price tier
Thinking and non-thinking modes plus built-in tools
Same core model is available as open weights

Trade-offs to weigh

The hosted model differs from the open checkpoint (vision, non-thinking mode)
Higher price than Qwen's Flash and Plus tiers

Where it fits

Alibaba (Qwen) positions Qwen3.8-Max for:

agentscodingreasoninglong documentsenterprise

Where you can use it

Alternatives to consider

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Qwen3.8-Max cost?

Qwen3.8-Max lists at $2 per million input tokens and $6 per million output tokens (checked October 10, 2026). Alibaba Cloud Model Studio, Singapore (international) price for qwen3.8-max, single tier up to 1M input tokens. Context caching is discounted, but no per-model cached price is listed. Parameter counts are those of the open Qwen3.8-2.4T-A95B checkpoint, which the model card describes as the open version of Max. Confirm current rates on the provider's pricing page before you commit.

What is the context window of Qwen3.8-Max?

Qwen3.8-Max accepts up to 1,000,000 tokens of context (about 750,000 words, or 1,500 pages). Long prompts cost more and can be slower, so most apps send only what the task needs.

Is Qwen3.8-Max open source?

No. Qwen3.8-Max is a proprietary model from Alibaba (Qwen); its weights aren't published. You can use it through the Alibaba (Qwen) API and through the provider's apps.

What is Qwen3.8-Max best for?

Alibaba (Qwen) positions Qwen3.8-Max for agents, coding, reasoning, long documents. It accepts text, images as input, has a reasoning (thinking) mode and supports tool calling. Test it on a sample of your own tasks before you choose it for production.

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