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One table to see how qwen3.8-flash (Qwen) and hy3-preview (Tencent) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- qwen3.8-flash has the lower input price, 9% cheaper than hy3-preview.
- qwen3.8-flash has the lower output price, 18% cheaper than hy3-preview.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | qwen3.8-flash | hy3-preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Qwen | Tencent |
| Type | Text | Text |
| Input price | ¥0.9272 | ¥1.0236 |
| Output price | ¥2.7817 | ¥3.4119 |
| Cache read | ¥0.0927 | ¥0.3412 |
| Cache write | ¥1.159 | ¥0 |
| Capabilities | 文本 · 多模态 | 文本 |
| Endpoints | 1 | 1 |
Platform prices per million tokens (image / video models use their own units); your invoice is authoritative.
qwen3.8-flash
Qwen3.8 系列 Flash 档，多模态推理，面向编程与 Agent 工作流，支持文档、代码库与长视频理解。
hy3-preview
开启高强度推理模式，面向复杂推理与多步 Agent 工作流，适合需要深度思考与稳定执行的生产级智能体任务。
FAQ
- Which is cheaper, qwen3.8-flash or hy3-preview?
- qwen3.8-flash has the lower input price, 9% cheaper than hy3-preview.
- Can I call qwen3.8-flash and hy3-preview through the same API?
- Yes. Both are served through EasyAPI's OpenAI-compatible API. Point base_url at EasyAPI and swap the model name; no separate vendor accounts needed.