inclusionAI: Ling 3.1 Flash vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max
inclusionai vs qwen
On price, inclusionAI: Ling 3.1 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.04× that of Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max).
On capability, Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max has the higher intelligence index (45) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick inclusionAI: Ling 3.1 Flash on a budget, or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | inclusionAI: Ling 3.1 Flash | Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.07 | $2.00 |
| Output /1M | $0.23 | $6.00 |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.11 | $3.00 |
| Context | 262K | 1.0M |
| Intelligence | 41 | 45 |
| Coding | — | 76 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 222 tok/s | 39 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, inclusionAI: Ling 3.1 Flash or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max?
On price, inclusionAI: Ling 3.1 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.04× that of Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max). inclusionAI: Ling 3.1 Flash: $0.075 in / $0.225 out; Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max: $2 in / $6 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, inclusionAI: Ling 3.1 Flash or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max?
On capability, Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max has the higher intelligence index (45) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: inclusionAI: Ling 3.1 Flash — vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max 76.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick inclusionAI: Ling 3.1 Flash on a budget, or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max for output quality. Full details below.