Gemini 2.5 Pro vs Qwen3.8-Max
Both are Flagship-tier models, from Google and Alibaba Qwen respectively. Qwen3.8-Max is the cheaper choice overall at a 4:1 input:output ratio.
Which is cheaper
- Input price: Gemini 2.5 Pro is cheaper ($1.25 vs $2.00).
- Output price: Qwen3.8-Max is cheaper ($6.00 vs $10.00).
- Blended, 4:1 input:output ratio: Qwen3.8-Max is 6.7% cheaper ($2.80 vs $3.00 per weighted 1M tokens).
Side by side
| Spec | Gemini 2.5 Pro | Qwen3.8-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba Qwen | |
| Tier | Flagship | Flagship |
| Context window | 1.05M | 1M |
| Max output | 66K | — |
| Input $/1M | $1.25 | $2.00 |
| Output $/1M | $10.00 | $6.00 |
| Cache read $/1M | $0.125 | — |
| Modalities | text, image | text |
Gemini 2.5 Pro. Standard tier, <=200k tokens. >200k tier: input $2.50, output $15.00, cache $0.25/1M; cache storage $4.50/1M tokens/hour. Previous-generation flagship, still fully listed (not deprecated) on the current pricing page -- important reference point for price comparisons.
Qwen3.8-Max. International (Singapore) USD pricing, flat rate 0<tokens<=1M.
Sources
Gemini 2.5 Pro — verified August 29, 2026
Qwen3.8-Max — verified August 29, 2026
Full Gemini 2.5 Pro pricing page → · Full Qwen3.8-Max pricing page →