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Qwen3.8 Max Prime API pricing & setup
As of 2026-10-17, the cheapest Qwen3.8 Max Prime channel is Official (China): ¥24 input / ¥72 output per 1M tokens (blended $5.37). Context 1M.
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Context: 1M · Max output: 131K · Modalities: text, image, video · Listed: 2026-09-23
Channel comparison (per 1M tokens)
| Channel | Blended | Input | Output | Cached | Access & payment (this channel) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official (China) ¥24 / ¥72 | $5.37 | $3.58 | $10.75 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✓ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | 华北2（北京），0<Token≤1M | help.aliyun.com 2026-10-17 | |
| OpenRouter $4 / $12 | $6 | $4 | $12 | $0.5 | ✓CN direct✓Alipay✗ID✗Intl card conditions source2026-10-17 | Original vendor endpoint: Alibaba | 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 Max Prime 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 · Official (China) · Qwen3.8 Max Prime listed · ¥24 / ¥72
FAQ
How much does the Qwen3.8 Max Prime API cost?
Cheapest channel (Official (China)): ¥24 input / ¥72 output per 1M tokens, verified 2026-10-17.
Can I use Qwen3.8 Max Prime from China?
Official (China): direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required yes, overseas card no; OpenRouter: direct yes, Alipay yes, ID required no, overseas card no
Is Qwen3.8 Max Prime free?
No free route or deal recorded for this model; pay-as-you-go.
What is Qwen3.8 Max Prime's context window?
1M tokens