Qwen-Character Models by Alibaba
2 models2026Up to 1m ctxFrom $0.05/1M input
Details
ResearcherAlibaba
LicenseProprietary
Commercial useCommercial use with conditions
Models2
Released2026
Max context1m
Links
WebsiteAbout
The Qwen-Character series is optimized for anthropomorphic role-playing and multi-language conversational persona scenarios. Models offer advanced character consistency, context-aware dialogue progression, and empathetic engagement, with both Plus and Flash tiers.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is derived from seed capabilities, context, release, and replacement fields.
2 in view
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen-Plus-Character | Use when the workload needs 1m context. | 2026-01 | 1m context | Current |
| Qwen-Flash-Character | Use when the workload needs 1m context. | 2026-01 | 1m context | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2026-01
2 current
Qwen-Flash-Character
Current1m context
Qwen-Plus-Character
Current1m context
Specifications(2 models)
| Model | Released | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Qwen-Plus-Character | 2026-01 | 1m |
| Qwen-Flash-Character | 2026-01 | 1m |
Available From(1 provider)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen-Flash-Character | Alibaba Cloud PAI-EAS | $0.05 | $0.4 | Serverless |
| Qwen-Plus-Character | Alibaba Cloud PAI-EAS | $0.5 | $1.4 | Serverless |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Qwen-Character used for?
- Qwen-Character is used for chatbot and role-playing use cases. The family description and listed model capabilities point to those workloads as the best fit.
- How does Qwen-Character compare to Tongyi DeepResearch?
- Qwen-Character by Alibaba is strongest where you need chatbot and role-playing use cases, while Tongyi DeepResearch by Alibaba is the closest related family to check for adjacent model selection. Qwen-Character has 2 listed variants and reaches up to 1m context, while Tongyi DeepResearch reaches up to 131k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Qwen-Character model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with Qwen-Flash-Character through Alibaba Cloud PAI-EAS at $0.05/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Qwen-Plus-Character with 1m context.
