Qwen-MT Models by Alibaba
AlibabaProprietary
3 models2025Up to 8k ctxFrom $0.12/1M input
Details
ResearcherAlibaba
LicenseProprietary
Commercial useCommercial use: conditional
Models3
Released2025
Max context8k
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The Qwen-MT (Machine Translation) series specializes in multilingual translation with advanced terminology control, format preservation, and domain-specific adaptation. Models support between 32 and 92 languages and are built on the Qwen3 architecture, ranging from cost-effective Lite to flagship Plus tier.
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
3 in view
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen-MT-Lite | Use when the workload needs 8k context. | 2025-11 | 8k context | Current |
| Qwen-MT-Flash | Use when the workload needs 8k context. | 2025-11 | 8k context | Current |
| Qwen-MT-Plus | Use when the workload needs 8k context. | 2025-07 | 8k context | Current |
Release Timeline
2 release groups2025-11
2 current
Qwen-MT-Flash
Current8k context
Qwen-MT-Lite
Current8k context
2025-07
1 current
Qwen-MT-Plus
Current8k context
Specifications(3 models)
| Model | Released | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Qwen-MT-Lite | 2025-11 | 8k |
| Qwen-MT-Flash | 2025-11 | 8k |
| Qwen-MT-Plus | 2025-07 | 8k |
Available From(2 providers)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen-MT-Lite | Alibaba Cloud PAI-EAS | $0.12 | $0.36 | Serverless |
| Qwen-MT-Flash | Alibaba Cloud PAI-EAS | $0.16 | $0.49 | Serverless |
| Qwen-MT-Plus | Novita AI | $0.25 | $0.75 | Serverless |
| Qwen-MT-Plus | Alibaba Cloud PAI-EAS | $2.46 | $7.37 | Serverless |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Qwen-MT used for?
- The Qwen-MT (Machine Translation) series specializes in multilingual translation with advanced terminology control, format preservation, and domain-specific adaptation.
- How does Qwen-MT compare to Tongyi DeepResearch?
- Qwen-MT by Alibaba is strongest where you need its listed use cases, while Tongyi DeepResearch by Alibaba is the closest related family to check for adjacent model selection. Qwen-MT has 3 listed variants and reaches up to 8k context, while Tongyi DeepResearch reaches up to 131k context, so compare the specs and pricing tables before choosing a production model.
- Which Qwen-MT model should I use?
- For the lowest listed input price, start with Qwen-MT-Lite through Alibaba Cloud PAI-EAS at $0.12/1M input tokens. For the most capable/latest local choice, evaluate Qwen-MT-Lite with 8k context.
