Qwen3-Max
Tiered pricing: 2.5-7 CNY input, 10-28 CNY output depending on request size. Supports thinking mode.
Data updated 2026-03-30
chat OpenAI-compatible Function calling 262K context Released 2025
Pricing
| Type | USD / 1M tokens | CNY / 1M tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $0.34 | ¥2.5 |
| Output | $1.37 | ¥10 |
vs Western Models
Qwen3-Max vs GPT-5.2 ($1.75/$14)
81% cheaper input 90% cheaper output
Qwen3-Max vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 ($3/$15)
89% cheaper input 91% cheaper output
Qwen3-Max vs Gemini 2.5 Pro ($1.25/$10)
73% cheaper input 86% cheaper output
IDE Setup
Cursor
base_url: https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1
model: qwen3-max
Cline
base_url: https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1
model: qwen3-max
Strengths
- + general intelligence
- + reasoning
- + coding
Watch Out For
- ! content censorship
- ! tiered pricing based on input length
International Access
Direct access: Yes
Latency from US: 200-400ms
Registration: Alibaba Cloud account
Payment: credit card
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Qwen3-Max cost?
Qwen3-Max costs $0.34 per million input tokens and $1.37 per million output tokens (USD).
Can I use Qwen3-Max from outside China?
Yes. Qwen3-Max is directly accessible internationally. Registration requires Alibaba Cloud account. Payment via credit card.
Is Qwen3-Max compatible with the OpenAI API?
Yes. Qwen3-Max uses an OpenAI-compatible API. You can use any OpenAI SDK by changing the base URL to dashscope.aliyuncs.com.
What is the context window of Qwen3-Max?
Qwen3-Max supports a 262K token context window (262,144 tokens).
How do I use Qwen3-Max in Cursor or Cline?
Set the base URL to https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1 and the model name to qwen3-max. Both Cursor and Cline support OpenAI-compatible providers.
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