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title: "qwen3.8-flash - Model Details & Comparison"
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# qwen3.8-flash - Model Details & Comparison

> qwen3.8-flash from Aihubmix: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About qwen3.8-flash

qwen3.8-flash is a chat model from Aihubmix, one of 72 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.11 per 1M input tokens and $0.38 per 1M output tokens, ranking 560 out of 3648 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. qwen3.8-flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,000K-token context window is in the top 22% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Aihubmix Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,000,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Output Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.11 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.38 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

qwen3.8-flash supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Prompt Caching, Response Schema.

## qwen3.8-flash Pricing Overview

At $0.11 per 1M input tokens and $0.38 per 1M output tokens, qwen3.8-flash ranks 560 out of 3648 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.57 for chat models, and is cheaper than 85% of models in this category.

qwen3.8-flash is one of 72 Aihubmix chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,000K-token context window places it in the top 22% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to qwen3.8-flash with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 |

- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate qwen3.8-flash costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/aihubmix/model/qwen3.8-flash.md)
- [All Aihubmix pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/aihubmix.md)

## FAQ

### Is qwen3.8-flash cheaper than gemini-2.5-flash-lite?

No. qwen3.8-flash costs $0.11 per 1M input tokens while gemini-2.5-flash-lite costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-2.5-flash-lite 11% more affordable for input. However, qwen3.8-flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

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

qwen3.8-flash input pricing is $0.11 per 1M tokens, which is 80% below the median of $0.57 for chat models. It ranks 560 out of 3648 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.38 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.65.

### What makes qwen3.8-flash different from other Aihubmix models?

Among Aihubmix's 72 chat models, qwen3.8-flash ranks 9 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to qwen3.8-flash?

The most comparable chat models to qwen3.8-flash are: gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Google Gemini ($0.10/1M 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 large is qwen3.8-flash's context window?

qwen3.8-flash supports up to 1,000,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 22% of chat models by context window size (rank 718 of 3577). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate qwen3.8-flash costs?

qwen3.8-flash 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 $0.11 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.38.

## Related Resources

- [Aihubmix models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/aihubmix.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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