This model is deprecated. We only continue performance benchmarking for the default 10k input token workload. Results for other workloads are historical and no longer updated.
Alibaba has launched a newer model, Qwen3 Max. We suggest considering it instead.
For more information, see comparison of Qwen3 Max to other models and API provider benchmarks for Qwen3 Max.
Qwen3 Max (Preview) API Provider Benchmarking & Analysis
This analysis is intended to support you in choosing the best API provider of Qwen3 Max (Preview) for your use-case.
Fastest
Alibaba CloudOutput speed
Total 1 provider
Lowest Latency
Alibaba CloudTime to first token
Total 1 provider
Lowest Price
Alibaba CloudBlended price (per 1M tokens)
Total 1 provider
Qwen3 Max (Preview) is available through Alibaba Cloud.
Highlights
Pricing
Pricing: Cache Hit, Input, and Output
Pricing: Blended Price
Output Speed vs. Price
Speed
Measured by Output Speed (tokens per second)
Output Speed: Qwen3 Max (Preview)
Latency vs. Output Speed
Latency
Measured by Time (seconds) to First Token
Time to First Token
End-to-End Response Time
Seconds to output 500 tokens, calculated based on time to first token, 'thinking' time for reasoning models, and output speed
End-to-End Response Time
Key Comparison Metrics & API Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Qwen3 Max (Preview) providers
Qwen3 Max (Preview) is available through 1 API provider: Alibaba Cloud. Each provider offers different performance characteristics and pricing.
Qwen3 Max (Preview) is currently available through 1 API provider that we benchmark and track.
The fastest provider for Qwen3 Max (Preview) by output speed is Alibaba Cloud (58.7 t/s). Output speed measures how quickly tokens are generated after the model starts responding.
The provider with the lowest time to first token for Qwen3 Max (Preview) is Alibaba Cloud (4.05s). Lower latency means faster initial response time.
The most affordable provider for Qwen3 Max (Preview) by blended price is Alibaba Cloud ($1.68 per 1M tokens). Blended price uses a 7:2:1 cache hit/input/output token ratio.
The provider with the lowest input token pricing for Qwen3 Max (Preview) is Alibaba Cloud ($1.20 per 1M input tokens).
The provider with the lowest output token pricing for Qwen3 Max (Preview) is Alibaba Cloud ($6.00 per 1M output tokens).
The only provider of Qwen3 Max (Preview) supports JSON mode for structured output.
The only provider of Qwen3 Max (Preview) supports function calling (tool use).
Alibaba Cloud leads across all key metrics for Qwen3 Max (Preview), offering the fastest speed, lowest latency, and most competitive pricing.
When choosing a provider for Qwen3 Max (Preview), consider: output speed (for throughput-intensive tasks), latency (for interactive applications requiring quick first responses), pricing (for cost-sensitive workloads), and API features like JSON mode or function calling.
Yes, provider performance can vary over time due to infrastructure changes, load balancing, and updates. We continuously benchmark all providers and display historical performance trends in the "Over Time" charts.
For information about Qwen3 Max (Preview)'s intelligence, capabilities, modalities, and how it compares to other models, see the model overview page. View model overview