The latest qwen3-max-preview model is the preview version of the Qwen3 series Max model. Compared to the Qwen 2.5 series, it features significant improvements in overall general capabilities, including enhanced bilingual (Chinese and English) text comprehension, complex instruction following, subjective open-task performance, multilingual abilities, and tool usage. Additionally, the model exhibits reduced knowledge hallucination.
Qwen3 Max Preview vs Step 3.7 Flash
Compare Qwen3 Max Preview from Qwen and Step 3.7 Flash from StepFun on key metrics including benchmarks, price, context length, and other model features. Access both models and hundreds of others through the AIHubMix API.
step-3.7-flash is stepfun's flagship inference model, designed for high-complexity tasks that require deep reasoning and fast execution. It excels at decomposing multi-step problems, performing tool calls, and maintaining consistency across massive datasets. It is the preferred choice for complex workloads such as long-context agents, advanced software engineering, and end-to-end research automation.
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FAQ
Which is cheaper: Qwen3 Max Preview, Step 3.7 Flash?
Step 3.7 Flash: $1.32/M output tokens; Qwen3 Max Preview: $3.288/M. Use the cost calculator above to estimate your own workload.
What inputs and capabilities does each model support?
Qwen3 Max Preview accepts text and image input and supports tool calling, function calling and structured outputs; Step 3.7 Flash accepts text, image and video input.
Can I call Qwen3 Max Preview and Step 3.7 Flash with the same API key?
Yes. AIHubMix serves every model on this page behind one OpenAI-compatible endpoint, so switching between them is a one-line change to the model field — no second account, key or SDK.
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