Qwen-VL Max vs Qwen2.5 72B
Qwen2.5 72B is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Qwen-VL Max or Qwen2.5 72B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen-VL Max | Qwen2.5 72B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | NanoGPT |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $3.20 | $0.40 |
| Context window | 131K | 131K |
| Parameters | 7B | 73B |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Apr 2024 | Jul 2025 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1213 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 129 |
FAQ
Is Qwen-VL Max or Qwen2.5 72B cheaper?
Qwen2.5 72B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.40 vs $3.20 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen-VL Max or Qwen2.5 72B?
Both models offer a similar context window.
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.