Claude Opus 4.7 vs Qwen3-Max
Claude Opus 4.7 (2026) and Qwen3-Max (2025) are frontier reasoning models from Anthropic and Alibaba. Claude Opus 4.7 ships a 1m-token context window, while Qwen3-Max ships a 262k-token context window. On SWE-bench Verified, Claude Opus 4.7 leads by 8.8 pts. This comparison covers specs, pricing, API access, capabilities, benchmarks, input and output token costs, and production fit for coding and agent workloads.
Claude Opus 4.7 is safer overall; choose Qwen3-Max when vision-heavy evaluation matters.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Claude Opus 4.7 | Qwen3-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents | multimodal apps, tool-calling agents, and provider-routed production |
| Decision fit | Coding, RAG, and Agents | Coding, RAG, and Agents |
| Context window | 1m | 262k |
| Cheapest output | $25/1M tokens | $3.90/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 7 tracked | 3 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | SWE-bench Verified leader | 2 rows |
Decision tradeoffs
- Claude Opus 4.7 leads the largest shared benchmark signal on SWE-bench Verified by 8.8 points.
- Claude Opus 4.7 has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Claude Opus 4.7 has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Claude Opus 4.7 uniquely exposes Reasoning and Code execution in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Claude Opus 4.7 for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
- Qwen3-Max has the lower cheapest tracked output price at $3.90/1M tokens.
- Local decision data tags Qwen3-Max for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
Claude Opus 4.7
$10,250
Cheapest tracked route/tier: Anthropic
Qwen3-Max
$1,599
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Estimated monthly gap: $8,651. Batch, cache, alternate speed tiers, and negotiated pricing are excluded from this local estimate.
Switch friction
- Provider overlap exists on OpenRouter and Vercel AI Gateway; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Qwen3-Max is $21.10/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Check replacement coverage for Reasoning and Code execution before moving production traffic.
- Provider overlap exists on OpenRouter, OpenRouter, and Vercel AI Gateway; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Claude Opus 4.7 is $21.10/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Claude Opus 4.7 adds Reasoning and Code execution in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-04-16 | 2025-04-28 |
| Context window | 1m | 262k |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Architecture | decoder only | decoder only |
| License | Proprietary | Apache 2.0(OSI) |
| Openness | Proprietary | Open source |
| Commercial use | Commercial use with conditions | Commercial use allowed |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2026-01 | 2025-12 |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Claude Opus 4.7 | Qwen3-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $5/1M tokens |
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| Output price | $25/1M tokens |
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Capabilities
| Capability | Claude Opus 4.7 | Qwen3-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | No |
| Function calling | Yes | Yes |
| Tool use | Yes | Yes |
| Structured outputs | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | Yes | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Claude Opus 4.7 | Qwen3-Max |
|---|---|---|
| SWE-bench Verified | 87.6 | 78.8 |
| MultiChallenge | 58.6 | 41.2 |
Deep dive
On shared benchmark coverage, SWE-bench Verified has Claude Opus 4.7 at 87.6 and Qwen3-Max at 78.8, with Claude Opus 4.7 ahead by 8.8 points; MultiChallenge has Claude Opus 4.7 at 58.6 and Qwen3-Max at 41.2, with Claude Opus 4.7 ahead by 17.4 points. The largest visible gap is 17.4 points on MultiChallenge, which matters most when that benchmark mirrors your workload. Treat isolated benchmark wins as directional, because provider routing, prompt style, and tool access can move real application results.
The capability footprint differs most on reasoning mode: Claude Opus 4.7 and code execution: Claude Opus 4.7. Both models share vision, multimodal input, function calling, and tool use, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
For cost, Claude Opus 4.7 lists $5/1M input and $25/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider, while Qwen3-Max lists tiered pricing: 0-32,001t is $1.20/1M input and $6/1M output; 0-128,001t is $2.40/1M input and $12/1M output; 128,001t+ is $3/1M input and $15/1M output. A 70/30 input-output blend puts Qwen3-Max lower by about $9.28 per million blended tokens. For tiered rows, this cheapest-track view can understate interactive or fast-lane spend, so compare the tier you will actually use. Availability is 7 providers versus 3, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose Claude Opus 4.7 when coding workflow support, larger context windows, and broader provider choice are central to the workload. Choose Qwen3-Max when vision-heavy evaluation and lower cheapest-tier input-token cost are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, Claude Opus 4.7 or Qwen3-Max?
Claude Opus 4.7 supports 1m tokens, while Qwen3-Max supports 262k tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Which is cheaper, Claude Opus 4.7 or Qwen3-Max?
Claude Opus 4.7 lists $5/1M input and $25/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. Qwen3-Max lists tiered pricing: 0-32,001t is $1.20/1M input and $6/1M output; 0-128,001t is $2.40/1M input and $12/1M output; 128,001t+ is $3/1M input and $15/1M output. Compare the tier you will actually use; cheap async pricing can overstate savings for interactive workflows. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is Claude Opus 4.7 or Qwen3-Max open source?
Claude Opus 4.7 is listed under Proprietary. Qwen3-Max is listed under Apache 2.0. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, Claude Opus 4.7 or Qwen3-Max?
Both Claude Opus 4.7 and Qwen3-Max expose vision. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Which is better for multimodal input, Claude Opus 4.7 or Qwen3-Max?
Both Claude Opus 4.7 and Qwen3-Max expose multimodal input. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Where can I run Claude Opus 4.7 and Qwen3-Max?
Claude Opus 4.7 is available on Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, GCP Vertex AI, Microsoft Foundry, and OpenRouter. Qwen3-Max is available on OpenRouter, Vercel AI Gateway, and Novita AI. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-25. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.