Qwen3.8 Max vs Grok 4.6
Both have similar output pricing, while Qwen3.8 Max offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3.8 Max or Grok 4.6 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3.8 Max | Grok 4.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | SpaceXAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Context window | 1M | 500K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | — |
| Released | Aug 2026 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1482 | 1428 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | 1673 | 1617 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1314 | 1263 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 92.7 | 94.0 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 157 | 156 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3.8 Max or Grok 4.6 cheaper?
Qwen3.8 Max and Grok 4.6 have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3.8 Max or Grok 4.6?
Qwen3.8 Max has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.