Conversational AI assistant for writing, coding, and everyday questions.
View detailsQwen is Alibaba's AI chatbot with strong multilingual and coding abilities. Qwen Chat is free to use on the web, with models that handle long documents, code generation, and conversations in many languages, including Chinese and English.
Key Features
- Free AI chatbot with multilingual support
- Strong coding and reasoning abilities
- Long-document understanding
- API access through Alibaba Cloud
- Multiple model tiers for different needs
- Image and document understanding
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Qwen Chat | $0 | Free chat at chat.qwen.ai with no subscription. |
| API Flash | Pay as you go | $0.15 input and $0.47 output per 1 million tokens, Singapore region. |
| API Plus | Pay as you go | $0.40 input and $1.60 output per 1 million tokens, up to 256K context. |
| API Max | Pay as you go | $2 input and $6 output per 1 million tokens. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Popular with: Developers, Students, Writers
How it works
The Qwen models are also available through Alibaba Cloud's Model Studio API on a pay-as-you-go basis, with tiers for Flash, Plus, and Max models. A 1-million-token free quota is available for 90 days in the Singapore region.
Qwen suits developers and multilingual users who want a capable free chatbot and a flexible API for building AI features into their own products.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Free chatbot with strong abilities
- Excellent multilingual support
- Good for coding and long documents
- Flexible API pricing
✗ Cons
- API pricing is region-specific and can be confusing
- Free chat has usage limits on heavy use
- Smaller ecosystem than ChatGPT or Claude
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Qwen free?
Yes — Qwen has a free plan. Chat free; API pay as you go from $0.15 per 1M tokens
What is Qwen best for?
users who want a free, multilingual AI chatbot with strong coding skills.
What kind of tool is Qwen?
Qwen is a AI Chatbots tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026