Model Comparison

Qwen3.8 Max
vs. Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, ByteDance Seed

Recommended Pick

ByteDance Seed logoSeed-OSS-36B-Instruct4 metric wins

Strongest on: Input price, Output price, Blended price

Lowest Price

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Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct

$0.21/1M input price

Differences That Matter

Price gap

Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct is 9.5x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3.8 Max.

Top-pick rationale

Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct wins 4 measurable categories, including Input price, Output price, Blended price, TTFT.

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Full Comparison

Metric
Alibaba logoQwen3.8 Max
Alibaba
Top Pick
ByteDance Seed logoSeed-OSS-36B-Instruct
ByteDance Seed
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$2.00/1M$0.21/1M
Output Cost$6.00/1M$0.57/1M
Blended (3:1)$3.00/1M$0.30/1M
Specifications
OrganizationAlibabaByteDance Seed
Release DateAug 3, 2026Aug 20, 2025
Performance & Speed
Throughput40.3 tok/s39.6 tok/s
TTFT2940ms2820ms
Latency52600ms53360ms

Key Takeaways

Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct offers the best value at $0.21/1M,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

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Qwen3.8 Max

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications
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Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing