Quasar Alpha vs 
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is the newer model, released after Quasar Alpha.
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Whole landing page for a startup that reads your face. It renders or it doesn't.
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Price and specs
| Spec | Quasar Alpha | Qwen3.8 Max (0902) |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | — | $2/M tokens |
| Output price | — | $6/M tokens |
| Context window | 1.0M tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | — | Closed |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | — | No |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Sep 2026 |
| At 10M a month | not listed | $20.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Quasar Alpha
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)1 host
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 7 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Quasar Alpha and Qwen3.8 Max (0902)?
Quasar Alpha is developed by OpenRouter while Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is developed by Qwen. Quasar Alpha has a 1.0M token context window vs Qwen3.8 Max (0902)'s 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 4 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Quasar Alpha or Qwen3.8 Max (0902)?
It depends on your use case. Quasar Alpha and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 4 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How can I compare Quasar Alpha and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Quasar Alpha 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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