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Qwen3.8 27B API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Qwen3.8 27B channel is OpenRouter: $0.425 input / $2.55 output per 1M tokens (blended $0.956). Context 1M.
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Context: 1M · Max output: 236K · Modalities: text, image, video · Listed: 2026-08-14
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenRouter $0.425 / $2.55 | $0.956 | $0.425 | $2.55 | $0.085 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: Alibaba Quantized min $0.02 / $0.5 (fp4, Tenstorrent) | openrouter.ai 2026-10-17 |
Access & payment conditions are verified per channel (see the column above); unverified never counts as met.
How to use Qwen3.8 27B in Claude Code / Codex / OpenCode
Claude Code（Anthropic compatible）: ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://dashscope.aliyuncs.com/apps/anthropic
Check the provider docs for exact model IDs. Source · Claude Code
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Price history
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Qwen3.8 27B cached: $0.05 → $0.085 (OpenRouter basis change: model list price → Alibaba (original vendor); not a provider price change)
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Qwen3.8 27B output: $2.2 → $2.55 (OpenRouter basis change: model list price → Alibaba (original vendor); not a provider price change)
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Qwen3.8 27B input: $0.24 → $0.425 (OpenRouter basis change: model list price → Alibaba (original vendor); not a provider price change)
- 2026-10-17 · OpenRouter · Qwen3.8 27B listed · $0.24 / $2.2
FAQ
How much does the Qwen3.8 27B API cost?
Cheapest channel (OpenRouter): $0.425 input / $2.55 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Qwen3.8 27B from China?
OpenRouter: direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Qwen3.8 27B free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Qwen3.8 27B's context window?
1M tokens