Alternatives · 15 models compared · checked 10 Oct 2026
Qwen3.8 Max Prime alternatives: 15 models in or near grid F5
The closest model to Qwen3.8 Max Prime on the atlas is Claude Sonnet 4.5, in the same square, at $3.00 per 1M input tokens against Qwen3.8 Max Prime’s . 10 of the 15 nearest models are cheaper on input; the cheapest is Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 at $1.25. We rank by position on the atlas, not by capability, because we hold no capability data.
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Where the alternatives sit
Each square is a price band (A–H) × a context band (1–6). How the grid works
Same squareGRIDF57 modelsClaude Opus 4.6, Claude Opus 4.7, Claude Opus 4.8 and 4 more
Qwen3.8 Max PrimeIts 15 nearest modelsOther modelsOpen weights
View the map as a table (2 squares)
| Square | Price band | Context band | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIDE5 | $1–3 | 1M | Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05, Grok 4.3, Muse Spark 1.1, Muse Spark 1.2, Muse Spark 1.3, Gemini 3.5 Flash, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Sonnet 5.5 |
| GRIDF5 | $3–10 | 1M | Qwen3.8 Max Prime, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Opus 4.6, Claude Opus 4.7, Claude Opus 4.8, Claude Opus 5 |
Top 15 alternatives
Ranked by steps away on the atlas, then cheaper before pricier, then input price
| # | Model | Grid | Why it fits | Input / 1M | vs Qwen3.8 Max Prime | Output / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Qwen3.8 Max PrimeQwen (Alibaba) · the model you’re replacing | GRIDF5 | Baseline | $4.00 | — | $12.00 | 1M | |
| 1 | Claude Sonnet 4.5Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Same square, 25% cheaper input | $3.00 | −25% | $15.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 2 | Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Same square, 25% cheaper input | $3.00 | −25% | $15.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 3 | Claude Opus 5.5Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Same square, same input price | $4.00 | same | $20.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 4 | Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Same square, 25% pricier input | $5.00 | +25% | $25.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 5 | Claude Opus 4.7Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Same square, 25% pricier input | $5.00 | +25% | $25.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 6 | Claude Opus 4.8Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Same square, 25% pricier input | $5.00 | +25% | $25.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 7 | Claude Opus 5Anthropic | GRIDF5 | Same square, 25% pricier input | $5.00 | +25% | $25.00 | 1M | Compare → |
| 8 | Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05Google | GRIDE5 | Neighbouring square E5, 69% cheaper input | $1.25 | −69% | $10.00 | 1.05M | |
| 9 | Grok 4.3xAI | GRIDE5 | Neighbouring square E5, 69% cheaper input | $1.25 | −69% | $2.50 | 1M | |
| 10 | Muse Spark 1.1Meta | GRIDE5 | Neighbouring square E5, 69% cheaper input | $1.25 | −69% | $4.25 | 1.05M | |
| 11 | Muse Spark 1.2Meta | GRIDE5 | Neighbouring square E5, 69% cheaper input | $1.25 | −69% | $4.25 | 1.05M | |
| 12 | Muse Spark 1.3Meta | GRIDE5 | Neighbouring square E5, 69% cheaper input | $1.25 | −69% | $4.25 | 1.05M | |
| 13 | Gemini 3.5 FlashGoogle | GRIDE5 | Neighbouring square E5, 63% cheaper input | $1.50 | −62% | $9.00 | 1.05M | |
| 14 | Claude Sonnet 5Anthropic | GRIDE5 | Neighbouring square E5, 50% cheaper input | $2.00 | −50% | $10.00 | 1M | |
| 15 | Claude Sonnet 5.5Anthropic | GRIDE5 | Neighbouring square E5, 50% cheaper input | $2.00 | −50% | $10.00 | 1M |
What switching saves
3,000 input + 800 output tokens × 1,000 requests a day
Σ Derived from standard-tier prices; excludes caching and batch discounts. Use your own numbers →
Larger-context alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05Google | $1.25 | 1.05M | |
| Muse Spark 1.1Meta | $1.25 | 1.05M | |
| Muse Spark 1.2Meta | $1.25 | 1.05M | |
| Muse Spark 1.3Meta | $1.25 | 1.05M | |
| Gemini 3.5 FlashGoogle | $1.50 | 1.05M |
Free alternatives
| Model | Input / 1M | Context | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyria 3 Clip PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M | |
| Lyria 3 Pro PreviewGoogle | Free | 1.05M |
Compare Qwen3.8 Max Prime head to head
Questions
What is the best alternative to Qwen3.8 Max Prime?
Claude Sonnet 4.5 ranks first: same square, 25% cheaper input. Input is $3.00 per 1M tokens against $4.00 for Qwen3.8 Max Prime. Ranking is by position on the atlas, not by quality.
What is the cheapest alternative to Qwen3.8 Max Prime?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 at $1.25 per 1M input tokens, 69% less than Qwen3.8 Max Prime, among the 15 closest.
Is there an open-weight alternative to Qwen3.8 Max Prime?
None of the 15 closest is marked open-weight in our records.
Which alternative has a larger context window?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05, Muse Spark 1.1, Muse Spark 1.2, Muse Spark 1.3 and 1 more hold more than Qwen3.8 Max Prime's 1M; the largest is Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 at 1.05M.
How are alternatives ranked?
By distance on the atlas grid from Qwen3.8 Max Prime's square F5: the same square first, then neighbouring squares. Within the same distance, cheaper models come before pricier ones, then the lowest input price wins. We hold no capability data, so we do not claim a model can do what Qwen3.8 Max Prime does, only that it costs and holds about the same. No vendor pays for position.
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