Qwen (Alibaba) API pricing
Free planFor technical teamsQwen (Alibaba) is priced per use rather than per month; the rate for each option is in the table below. Checked Nov 10, 2026 against the official pricing page.
Alibaba's capable, cheap Qwen models via API — strong value for high-volume work.
Alibaba's Qwen models are capable and cheap through the Model Studio API, with tiered pricing that rewards short prompts. They are a strong value pick for high-volume work, with the usual caveat about data location for some businesses.
Plans and prices
qwen3.7-plus: limited-time 20% off; several models carry a 1M-token 90-day free quota| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| qwen3.8-max (International, flagship)Our pick | Usage-based$2.00 input/$6.00 output, 0<tokens<=1M. 1M free-token quota (90 days). | |
| qwen3.7-max (International/Singapore) | Usage-based$2.50 input / $7.50 output per 1M tokens (<=1M); 1M free-token quota | |
| qwen-max (non-thinking) | Usage-based$1.60 input/$6.40 output, non-thinking mode only, no free quota | |
| qwen3.7-plus (tiered) | Usage-based<=256K: $0.40/$1.60(non-think)/$1.60(think); 256K-1M: $1.20/$4.80 both modes; limited-time 20% off | |
| qwen3.8-flash | Usage-based$0.15 input/$0.47 output, 1M free quota (90 days) | |
| qwen3.7-flash (tiered) | Usage-based<=32K: $0.03/$0.13; 32K-256K: $0.10/$0.40; 256K-1M: $0.20/$0.80. Batch 50% off. | |
| qwen3.6-plus (tiered) | Usage-based<=256K: $0.50/$3.00; 256K-1M: $2.00/$6.00 per 1M tokens; no free quota | Tiered by total request input tokens |
Pick this tier: qwen3.8-max (International, flagship)
The current flagship is priced below the previous one's promotional rate, so it is the default pick for quality per dollar.
What works
- Low per-token prices with frequent promotions
- Thinking and non-thinking modes
- OpenAI-, Anthropic- and DashScope-compatible endpoints
- Multi-region availability
What to watch
- Tiered pricing by prompt length is harder to forecast
- Promotional rates change without fixed end dates
- Data-location requirements rule it out for some businesses
Skip it if
- Your data must stay with a provider in your own region
- You are not building with an API
- You need prices that stay fixed for a year
Best for
Qwen (Alibaba) pricing questions
- How much does Qwen (Alibaba) cost in 2026?
- Qwen (Alibaba) is priced per use rather than per month; the rate for each option is in the table below. Checked Nov 10, 2026 against the official pricing page.
- Why does Qwen pricing depend on prompt length?
- Several Qwen models bill in tiers by the total input tokens in a request, so longer prompts move into a higher rate.
- Are Qwen models available outside China?
- Yes. Alibaba Cloud lists international regions including Singapore, Tokyo, Frankfurt and Virginia.
Reviewed Sep 11, 2026 by the Dapols team. Report a price change
Our evidence on this tool
- Catalog status
- Recommended — can be a primary pick in a plan
- Price last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
- Evidence confidence
- Medium — verified, but the vendor changes plans often
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