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Qwen3.6-Max-Preview

Deprecated

Preview Max snapshot. Official International TIERED pricing: 0<token<=128K: $1.3 in / $7.8 out; 128K<token<=256K: $2 / $12. Listed in official deprecation table for retirement 2026-09-08 00:00:00 -> replacement qwen3.7-max. Context 262,144 / max output 65,536 per web corroboration (search result citing Qwen3.6-Max-Preview 262144 ctx, 65536 max output); not on accessible official spec page. API-only/proprietary.

Qwen3.6-Max-Preview by Alibaba costs $1.30 per 1M input tokens and $7.80 per 1M output tokens ($2.92/1M blended), with a 262K (262.144-token) context window. It is deprecated, shutting down 8 Sep 2026; the recommended replacement is Qwen3.7-Max.

Last verified: 13 Aug 2026 · sourced from official provider documentation

Lifecycle warning

This model is deprecated. Scheduled shutdown: 8 Sep 2026. Recommended migration: Qwen3.7-Max.

Read the Qwen3.6-Max-Preview migration guide → replacement & cheapest alternatives

Provider
Alibaba
Status
Deprecated
Input price
$1.30 / 1M tokens
Output price
$7.80 / 1M tokens
Cached input
—
Blended price
$2.92 / 1M tokens
Context window
262.144 tokens (262K)
Max output
65.536 tokens
Modality
text
Open weights
No — API only
Knowledge cutoff
—
Released
—
API string
qwen3.6-max-preview

Source: Alibaba official documentation ↗

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FAQ

Qwen3.6-Max-Preview — questions & answers

How much does Qwen3.6-Max-Preview cost?

Qwen3.6-Max-Preview is priced at $1.30 per 1M input tokens and $7.80 per 1M output tokens ($2.92/1M blended at a 3:1 input-to-output ratio).

What is the context window of Qwen3.6-Max-Preview?

Qwen3.6-Max-Preview has a 262.144-token context window (262K), with up to 65.536 output tokens per request.

Is Qwen3.6-Max-Preview being deprecated or retired?

Qwen3.6-Max-Preview is deprecated. Its scheduled shutdown date is 8 Sep 2026. The recommended migration is Qwen3.7-Max.

Does Qwen3.6-Max-Preview support image or vision input?

Our catalog lists Qwen3.6-Max-Preview's modalities as text; image/vision input is not among them.

Can I self-host Qwen3.6-Max-Preview?

No — Qwen3.6-Max-Preview is proprietary. Its weights are not publicly released, so it is available only through Alibaba's API (or hosted partners), not for self-hosting.

What is the API model string for Qwen3.6-Max-Preview?

The API model identifier for Qwen3.6-Max-Preview is "qwen3.6-max-preview" when calling Alibaba's API.