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One table to see how qwen3.8-max (Qwen) and hy3-preview (Tencent) differ. On EasyAPI both use the same endpoint and the same key; only the model name changes.
Quick verdict
- hy3-preview has the lower input price, 89% cheaper than qwen3.8-max.
- hy3-preview has the lower output price, 87% cheaper than qwen3.8-max.
Specs and pricing side by side
| Dimension | qwen3.8-max | hy3-preview |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Qwen | Tencent |
| Type | Text | Text |
| Input price | ¥8.9598 | ¥1.0236 |
| Output price | ¥26.8795 | ¥3.4119 |
| Cache read | ¥0.7467 | ¥0.3412 |
| Cache write | ¥1.8694 | ¥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-max
Qwen3.8 系列旗舰推理模型，支持多模态输入，面向复杂推理、视觉理解、编程与 Agent 工作流。
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-max or hy3-preview?
- hy3-preview has the lower input price, 89% cheaper than qwen3.8-max.
- Can I call qwen3.8-max 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.