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  5. Claude 2vsQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Updated Sep 2026

Claude 2vsQwen3.8 Max (0902)

Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is cheaper than Claude 2 at $2/M vs $11.02/M input tokens.

Claude 2 and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecClaude 2Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input price$11.02/M tokens$2/M tokens
Output price$32.68/M tokens$6/M tokens
Context window100K tokens1.0M tokens
Weights—Closed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJun 2023Sep 2026
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Claude 2146 words
Here is a 7-ingredient recipe for a sweet dish I'll call "Cinnamon Apple Surprise": Cinnamon Apple Surprise Ingredients: 3 apples, cored and sliced 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 refrigerated pie crust Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)230 words
🍯 Midnight Crispy Chickpea Bowl A sweet-savory, crispy rice bowl that comes together faster than delivery. Ingredients (7) # Ingredient Amount 1 Canned chickpeas (drained & patted dry) 1 can (15 oz) 2 Soy sauce 3 tbsp 3 Honey 2 tbsp 4 Garlic (minced) 3 cloves 5 Vegetable oil 2 tbsp 6 Instant or leftover cooked rice 2…
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Claude 2257 words
Here is a 1-month beginner health and longevity plan focused on diet, exercise, and sleep: Diet: Eliminate sugary drinks and limit sweets. Replace with water and fruits. Eat more veggies. Aim for 1-2 cups with each meal. Focus on dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots. Increase fiber intake.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)536 words
The 30-Day Foundation Plan Core principle: Don't overhaul your life. Layer small wins that compound. 🏃 Area 1: Movement The goal isn't fitness. It's making your body a place you want to live in. Week 1 — Build the trigger Walk 15 minutes daily (same time each day to build the habit) No gym. No gear.
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Our Verdict
Claude 2
Claude 2
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Qwen3.8 Max (0902) costs 5.4x less per token.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Claude 2
Input
$11.02
Output
$32.68
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input
$2.00
5.5× cheaper
Output
$6.00
5.4× cheaper

Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is cheaper on both: 5.5× input, 5.4× output.

Where to run it

1 host

Claude 2

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Qwen3.8 Max (0902)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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Claude 2 is developed by Anthropic while Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is developed by Qwen. Claude 2 has a 100K token context window vs Qwen3.8 Max (0902)'s 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 2 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Claude 2 and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 2 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) costs $2/M input tokens. Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is $9.02/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude 2 and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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