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  5. Grok 4 Fast (free)vsQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Updated Sep 2026

Grok 4 Fast (free)vsQwen3.8 Max (0902)

Grok 4 Fast (free) is cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max (0902) at $0/M vs $2/M input tokens.

Grok 4 Fast (free) and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) compared across 2 shared prompts
SpecGrok 4 Fast (free)Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input priceFree$2/M tokens
Output priceFree$6/M tokens
Context window2.0M tokens1.0M tokens
Weights—Closed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2025Sep 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

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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…

Grok 4 Fast (free)849 words
1-Month Plan for Better Health and Longevity This beginner-friendly plan focuses on three foundational areas: diet, exercise, and sleep. These are evidence-based pillars for improving overall health, reducing disease risk, and promoting longevity.
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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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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…

Grok 4 Fast (free)240 words
Pantry Hero Pasta Primavera This simple, savory one-pot pasta dish transforms basic staples into a flavorful, garlicky tomato sauce that's comforting and ready in under 30 minutes.
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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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Our Verdict
Grok 4 Fast (free)
Grok 4 Fast (free)
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)

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

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Grok 4 Fast (free)
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input
$2.00
Output
$6.00
Where to run it

1 host

Grok 4 Fast (free)

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Qwen3.8 Max (0902)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·99.4% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

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Grok 4 Fast (free) is developed by xAI while Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is developed by Qwen. Grok 4 Fast (free) has a 2.0M 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. Grok 4 Fast (free) 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.

Grok 4 Fast (free) costs $0/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) costs $2/M input tokens. Grok 4 Fast (free) is $2.00/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 Grok 4 Fast (free) 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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