Model Comparison
Qwen3.6 Plus
vs. Qwen3.7 Max
Qwen3.6 Plus has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. Open alternative: Qwen3.8 27B →
Qwen3.7 Max has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. Open alternative: Qwen3.8 27B →
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba
Recommended Pick
Strongest on: Input price, Output price, Blended price
Lowest Price
Qwen3.6 Plus
$0.50/1M input price
Differences That Matter
Price gap
Qwen3.6 Plus is 5.0x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.7 Max.
Speed gap
Qwen3.7 Max generates about 3.6x as many tokens per second as Qwen3.6 Plus.
Top-pick rationale
Qwen3.6 Plus wins 4 measurable categories, including Input price, Output price, Blended price, TTFT.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Qwen3.6 Plus
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Qwen3.7 Max
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Al Qwen3.6 Plus | Al Qwen3.7 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.50/1M | $2.50/1M |
| Output Cost | $3.00/1M | $7.50/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.13/1M | $3.75/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | Alibaba |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 54.9 tok/s | 197.3 tok/s |
| TTFT | 2100ms | 2210ms |
| Latency | 103220ms | 14420ms |
Key Takeaways
Qwen3.6 Plus offers the best value at $0.50/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Qwen3.6 Plus
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Qwen3.7 Max
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications