Qwen 3.8 Max Preview(Qwen3.8-Max-Preview) is the latest-generation foundation model in the Qwen family, packing 2.4T parameters and still evolving. Compared with the previous flagship Qwen 3.7 Max, it delivers major gains in core capabilities like Coding and Cowork (professional productivity), with world-leading performance on complex, long-horizon tasks such as full-stack development, data analysis, and Office workflows. Launch offer: Credits are consumed at just 20% of the standard rate, effectively 5× your usage. Limited time only.
Qwen3.8 Max Preview vs Step 3.7 Flash
Compare Qwen3.8 Max Preview from Qwen and Step 3.7 Flash from StepFun on key metrics including benchmarks, price, context length, and other model features. Access both models and hundreds of others through the AIHubMix API.
step-3.7-flash is stepfun's flagship inference model, designed for high-complexity tasks that require deep reasoning and fast execution. It excels at decomposing multi-step problems, performing tool calls, and maintaining consistency across massive datasets. It is the preferred choice for complex workloads such as long-context agents, advanced software engineering, and end-to-end research automation.
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FAQ
Which is cheaper: Qwen3.8 Max Preview, Step 3.7 Flash?
Qwen3.8 Max Preview: $1.014/M output tokens; Step 3.7 Flash: $1.32/M. Use the cost calculator above to estimate your own workload.
How large is each context window?
Qwen3.8 Max Preview accepts 983,616 and Step 3.7 Flash accepts 256,000 input tokens.
What inputs and capabilities does each model support?
Qwen3.8 Max Preview accepts text and image input and supports tool calling, function calling, structured outputs, web search, long context and thinking; Step 3.7 Flash accepts text and image input.
Can I call Qwen3.8 Max Preview and Step 3.7 Flash with the same API key?
Yes. AIHubMix serves every model on this page behind one OpenAI-compatible endpoint, so switching between them is a one-line change to the model field — no second account, key or SDK.
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