Specifications
Context Window
—
Input Price/1M
$1.20
Output Price/1M
$6.00
Parameters
—
Speed
52 tok/s
Latency (TTFT)
1.9s
Benchmarks
Qwen3 Max (Preview) results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Agentic
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal-Bench Hard | 20.0 | 100.0 | — |
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveCodeBench | 65.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| SciCode | 37.0 | 100.0 | — |
| AA Coding Index | 25.5 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Knowledge
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU-Pro | 84.0 | 100.0 | — |
Long Context
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA-LCR | 40.0 | 100.0 | — |
Math
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Math Index | 75.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| AIME 2025 | 75.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Intelligence Index | 26.1 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU Pro | 82.4 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| GPQA Diamond | 76.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| IFBench | 48.0 | 100.0 | — |
| HLE | 9.0 | 100.0 | — |
Tool Use
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tau²-Bench | 33.0 | 100.0 | — |
Information
- Release date
- September 05, 2025
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: Qwen3 Max (Preview)
What is Qwen3 Max (Preview)?
Qwen3 Max (Preview) is an AI model developed by Alibaba, classified as a text model. It focuses on text processing and natural language generation. As a proprietary model, it is available via Alibaba's cloud API.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Qwen3 Max (Preview) is usage-based, priced at $1.2/1M input tokens and $6/1M output tokens. For context: 1 million tokens is approximately 750,000 words, or about 10 average-length books. The mid-range pricing balances quality and cost for most professional applications.
Benchmarks & Performance
Qwen3 Max (Preview) was evaluated on 14 different benchmarks, covering categories like Agentic, Coding, Knowledge, Long Context, Math, overall, Reasoning, Tool Use. Results show solid performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
Qwen3 Max (Preview) specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Qwen3 Max (Preview) competes directly with similarly capable models. Alibaba competes in this segment against OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qwen3 Max (Preview)?
Qwen3 Max (Preview) is an AI model developed by Alibaba. It is a text model.
How much does Qwen3 Max (Preview) cost?
Qwen3 Max (Preview) costs $1.2/1M input tokens and $6/1M output tokens. For heavy usage (e.g., a chatbot handling 100k messages/month), costs can range from $10 to $1,000 depending on volume.
How does Qwen3 Max (Preview) compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Qwen3 Max (Preview) scored: Terminal-Bench Hard: 20/100, LiveCodeBench: 65/100, SciCode: 37/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Qwen3 Max (Preview) open source?
No, Qwen3 Max (Preview) is a proprietary model from Alibaba. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is Qwen3 Max (Preview) best for?
Qwen3 Max (Preview) excels at general-purpose language tasks.
Last updated: June 01, 2026 • View methodology →