Qwen3 Max vs Pixtral Large (latest)
Both have similar output pricing, while Qwen3 Max offers a larger context window. Choose Qwen3 Max or Pixtral Large (latest) based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Qwen3 Max | Pixtral Large (latest) |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Alibaba | Mistral |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Context window | 262K | 128K |
| Parameters | 1T | — |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Nov 2024 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 142 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1413 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 72.6 | — |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1089 |
FAQ
Is Qwen3 Max or Pixtral Large (latest) cheaper?
Qwen3 Max and Pixtral Large (latest) have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, Qwen3 Max or Pixtral Large (latest)?
Qwen3 Max has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.