Model Comparison
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview)
vs. Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Alibaba, ByteDance Seed
Recommended Pick
BySeed-OSS-36B-Instruct5 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
100.0 value score
12.2 reasoning / $0.30/1M
Lowest Price
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
$0.21/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview)
18.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct is 5.7x cheaper on input tokens than Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview).
Speed gap
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) generates about 1.7x as many tokens per second as Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct.
Reasoning gap
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) leads Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct by 6.4 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct wins 5 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview)
Alibaba
TTFT
—
Time
—
tok/s
—
Tokens
—
Cost
—
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
ByteDance Seed
TTFT
—
Time
—
tok/s
—
Tokens
—
Cost
—
Which answer was more useful?
Secure AI Chat made in Europe
Processing terms vary by selected model. Review the current Privacy Policy and DPA before using sensitive data.
OpenAI-compatible inference
Choose from the current model catalog. Processing terms vary by selected model and service.
Full Comparison
| Metric | Al Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) | Top Pick By Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $1.20/1M | $0.21/1M |
| Output Cost | $6.00/1M | $0.57/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $2.40/1M | $0.30/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Alibaba | ByteDance Seed |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 59.1 tok/s | 34.8 tok/s |
| TTFT | 4040ms | 2660ms |
| Latency | 37890ms | 60190ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 19.1 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 18.6 | 12.2 |
| Intelligence | 18.6 | 12.2 |
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.
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 18.6 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Qwen3 Max Thinking (Preview)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
