Qwen Max (2024) API: Pricing, Features & Alternatives
Qwen Max was Alibaba Cloud's flagship large language model of the 2024–2025 generation. It has been superseded by Qwen3.8 Max (1M context, 2.4T-parameter MoE). This page is kept as a reference; for current workloads use Qwen3.8 Max or Qwen Plus through BestLLM.
Key specifications
| Provider | Alibaba Cloud |
| Context Window | 128K |
| Max Output | 8K |
| Modalities | Text, Image |
| Release Date | 2024-09 |
Qwen Max (2024) pricing
Reference pricing for Qwen Max (2024). Not currently available through BestLLM.
| Tier | Input (per 1M tokens) | Output (per 1M tokens) |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $1.60 | — |
| Output | — | $6.40 |
Features and capabilities
Key capabilities of Qwen Max (2024):`
- 128K context window
- Multilingual (29 languages)
- Multimodal: text + image understanding
- Superseded by Qwen3.8 Max
API integration example
Direct API access for Qwen Max (2024):
# Previous generation — see Qwen3.8 Max for the current flagship
curl -X POST https://dashscope-intl.aliyuncs.com/compatible-mode/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $DASHSCOPE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "qwen-max",
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
}'Best for
Legacy integrations; new projects should use Qwen3.8 Max.
Frequently asked questions
Is Qwen Max (2024) available through BestLLM?
Qwen Max (2024) is not currently available through the BestLLM API. This page is kept as a reference with pricing and specs. For production workloads, check our supported models — DeepSeek Chat, DeepSeek Reasoner, Qwen3.8 Max — which are live and accessible through the same OpenAI-compatible API.
What is the pricing for Qwen Max (2024)?
Qwen Max (2024) pricing is Input: $1.60 input, Output: / $6.40 output. This reflects direct provider pricing; availability through BestLLM may differ.
What should I use instead of Qwen Max (2024)?
If you were using Qwen Max (2024), the closest supported alternative on BestLLM is Qwen3.8 Max. It offers a 1M context window and is accessible through the same OpenAI-compatible API.
Need a live model instead?
BestLLM offers DeepSeek, Qwen, Kimi, GLM, and MiniMax through one OpenAI-compatible API with regional routing, spend controls, and transparent per-token billing.