Qwen3 Max vs Qwen3 Max Thinking
Qwen3 Max Thinking is cheaper on output tokens. Choose Qwen3 Max or Qwen3 Max Thinking based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 Max | Qwen3 Max Thinking |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Qwen |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $0.78 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $6.00 | $3.90 |
| Context window | 262K | 262K |
| Parameters | 1T | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Jan 2026 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1413 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 72.6 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 142 | — |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 Max or Qwen3 Max Thinking cheaper?
Qwen3 Max Thinking is cheaper on output tokens ($3.90 vs $6.00 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 Max or Qwen3 Max Thinking?
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.