What is the difference between GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max?

GPT-4.1 is developed by OpenAI while Qwen3 Max is developed by Qwen. GPT-4.1 has a 1.0M token context window vs Qwen3 Max's 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GPT-4.1 or Qwen3 Max?

It depends on your use case. GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does GPT-4.1 cost compared to Qwen3 Max?

GPT-4.1 costs $2/M input tokens and Qwen3 Max costs $1.2/M input tokens. Qwen3 Max is $0.80/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max 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.

What is the difference between GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max?

GPT-4.1 is developed by OpenAI while Qwen3 Max is developed by Qwen. GPT-4.1 has a 1.0M token context window vs Qwen3 Max's 256K. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GPT-4.1 or Qwen3 Max?

It depends on your use case. GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does GPT-4.1 cost compared to Qwen3 Max?

GPT-4.1 costs $2/M input tokens and Qwen3 Max costs $1.2/M input tokens. Qwen3 Max is $0.80/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max 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.

Updated Sep 2025

GPT-4.1vsQwen3 Max

Qwen3 Max is cheaper than GPT-4.1 at $1.2/M vs $2/M input tokens.

GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max compared across 54 shared prompts
Spec	GPT-4.1	Qwen3 Max
Input price	$2/M tokens	$1.2/M tokens
Output price	$8/M tokens	$6/M tokens
Context window	1.0M tokens	256K tokens
Released	Apr 2025	Sep 2025
SWE-bench Verified	54.6%	69.6%

Our Verdict

GPT-4.1

Qwen3 Max

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

Too close to call

What do GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max say about your brand?

10 models, one question, verbatim receipts.

or peek at a demo: Notion Linear Vercel

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-4.1

Input

$2.00

Output

$8.00

Qwen3 Max

Input

$1.20

1.7× cheaper

Output

$6.00

1.3× cheaper

Qwen3 Max is cheaper on both — 1.7× input, 1.3× output

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

57%

Qwen3 Max uses 2.6x more transitions

GPT-4.1

Qwen3 Max

58%Vocabulary60%

19wSentence Length28w

0.38Hedging0.48

9.0Bold5.7

6.1Lists4.1

0.24Emoji0.45

1.01Headings0.78

0.07Transitions0.18

Based on 25 + 22 text responses

Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

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Updated Sep 2025

GPT-4.1vsQwen3 Max

Qwen3 Max is cheaper than GPT-4.1 at $1.2/M vs $2/M input tokens.

GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max compared across 54 shared prompts
Spec	GPT-4.1	Qwen3 Max
Input price	$2/M tokens	$1.2/M tokens
Output price	$8/M tokens	$6/M tokens
Context window	1.0M tokens	256K tokens
Released	Apr 2025	Sep 2025
SWE-bench Verified	54.6%	69.6%

Our Verdict

GPT-4.1

Qwen3 Max

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

Too close to call

What do GPT-4.1 and Qwen3 Max say about your brand?

10 models, one question, verbatim receipts.

or peek at a demo: Notion Linear Vercel

API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-4.1

Input

$2.00

Output

$8.00

Qwen3 Max

Input

$1.20

1.7× cheaper

Output

$6.00

1.3× cheaper

Qwen3 Max is cheaper on both — 1.7× input, 1.3× output

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

57%

Qwen3 Max uses 2.6x more transitions

GPT-4.1

Qwen3 Max

58%Vocabulary60%

19wSentence Length28w

0.38Hedging0.48

9.0Bold5.7

6.1Lists4.1

0.24Emoji0.45

1.01Headings0.78

0.07Transitions0.18

Based on 25 + 22 text responses

Research

What we learned reading every model

FAQ

Common questions

Keep exploring

More comparisons

Qwen3 Max vs MiniMax M3New provider

Qwen3 Max vs Ox AlphaNew provider

Qwen3 Max vs Claude Opus 4New provider

Qwen3 Max vs Claude Opus 4.1New provider

GPT-4.1 vs Qwen3 0.6BCross-provider

GPT-4.1 vs Qwen3 235B A22BCross-provider

GPT-4.1 vs Qwen3 235B A22B 2507Cross-provider

GPT-4.1 vs Qwen3 235B A22B Thinking 2507Cross-provider