Model Comparison

Qwen3.8 Max
vs. Sonar Pro

Sonar Pro has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. See all open-weight models →

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, Perplexity

Lowest Price

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Qwen3.8 Max

$2.00/1M input price

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Full Comparison

Metric
Alibaba logoQwen3.8 Max
Alibaba
Perplexity logoSonar Pro
Perplexity
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$2.00/1M—
Output Cost$6.00/1M—
Blended (3:1)$3.00/1M—
Specifications
OrganizationAlibabaPerplexity
Release DateAug 3, 2026Jan 21, 2025
Performance & Speed
Throughput40.3 tok/s—
TTFT2940ms—
Latency52600ms—

Key Takeaways

Qwen3.8 Max offers the best value at $2.00/1M,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

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
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Sonar Pro

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications