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title: "qwen3-8-max Cost Calculator - Empiriolabs"
description: "Calculate the cost of using qwen3-8-max from Empiriolabs. Input costs $2.00 and output $6.00 per 1M tokens."
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# qwen3-8-max Cost Calculator - Empiriolabs

> Calculate the cost of using qwen3-8-max from Empiriolabs. Input costs $2.00 and output $6.00 per 1M tokens.

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## About qwen3-8-max

qwen3-8-max is a chat model from Empiriolabs, one of 92 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $6.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 3278 out of 4195 chat models by cost and cheaper than 20% of models in this category. qwen3-8-max supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, structured output. Its 984K-token context window is in the top 31% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Empiriolabs pricing for qwen3-8-max.

- **$2.00 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$6.00 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **983,616 Max Input Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Output Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

qwen3-8-max supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, System Messages, Response Schema.

## How Pricing Compares

At $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $6.00 per 1M output tokens, qwen3-8-max ranks 3278 out of 4195 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 20% of models in this category.

qwen3-8-max is one of 92 Empiriolabs chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, structured output. its 984K-token context window places it in the top 31% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs qwen3-8-max |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-6-sol | Azure | $2.00 | $10.00 | 0% |
| gpt-6.1-sol | Azure | $2.00 | $10.00 | 0% |
| gpt-5.6-terra | Azure | $2.00 | $12.00 | 0% |
| gpt-5.6-terra-2026-07-09 | Azure | $2.00 | $12.00 | 0% |
| gpt-6-sol-2026-09-22 | Azure | $2.00 | $10.00 | 0% |

## More from Empiriolabs

- [fugu-max ($2.00/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/empiriolabs/model/fugu-max.md)
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## Related Resources

- [All Empiriolabs pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/empiriolabs.md)

## FAQ

### Is qwen3-8-max cheaper than gpt-6-sol?

No. qwen3-8-max costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens while gpt-6-sol costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-6-sol 0% more affordable for input. However, qwen3-8-max may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does qwen3-8-max pricing compare to the average chat model?

qwen3-8-max input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 233% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 3278 out of 4195 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 20% of models in this category. For output, it costs $6.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.88.

### What makes qwen3-8-max different from other Empiriolabs models?

Among Empiriolabs's 92 chat models, qwen3-8-max ranks 75 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to qwen3-8-max?

The most comparable chat models to qwen3-8-max are: gpt-6-sol from Azure ($2.00/1M input tokens); gpt-6.1-sol from Azure ($2.00/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-terra from Azure ($2.00/1M input tokens); gpt-5.6-terra-2026-07-09 from Azure ($2.00/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate qwen3-8-max costs?

qwen3-8-max is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $2.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $6.00.

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