Qwen3 Max Thinking: Pricing, Context Window & Benchmarks
by Qwen
Qwen3-Max-Thinking is the flagship reasoning model in the Qwen3 series, designed for high-stakes cognitive tasks that require deep, multi-step reasoning. By significantly scaling model capacity and reinforcement learning compute, it delivers major gains in factual accuracy, complex reasoning, instruction following, alignment with human preferences, and agentic behavior.
What you can do with Qwen3 Max Thinking
Everyday Q&A and clear explanations
Writing help (emails, posts, summaries)
Idea generation and brainstorming
Learning support with step-by-step guidance
Composite Indices
Intelligence, Coding, Math
Standard Benchmarks
Academic and industry benchmarks
Benchmark Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Qwen |
| Context Window | 262,144 tokens |
| Input Price | $1.20/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $6.00/1M tokens |
| Release Date | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Modalities | text |
| Capabilities | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Qwen3 Max Thinking good for?
Use Qwen3 Max Thinking for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.
How much does Qwen3 Max Thinking cost?
Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $1.20/1M tokens for input and $6.00/1M tokens for output.
Can I try Qwen3 Max Thinking for free?
Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.
Does Qwen3 Max Thinking support images or audio?
Qwen3 Max Thinking focuses on text-based tasks.
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