Qwen 3.6 Max Preview
TL;DR
Open-sourceOpen-source vibe coding and efficient agent execution.
Available on
Routed across multiple upstream providers; price matches the Command Code pricing page.
Switch with
Pick Qwen 3.6 Max Preview from the selector.
Input
$1.30
per M tokens
Output
$7.80
per M tokens
Cache read
$0.26
per M tokens
Qwen 3.6 Max Preview in Command Code
Qwen 3.6 Max Preview is Alibaba's prior-generation Max model — a preview build tuned for vibe coding and efficient agent execution, with a reasoning mode. Superseded by Qwen 3.7 Max, kept for teams that validated it.
Qwen 3.6 Max Preview vs the Command Code lineup
Pricing for Qwen 3.6 Max Preview alongside the most relevant peers. Qwen 3.6 Max Preview is not yet on the Intelligence Index; benchmarked peers show their scores.
| Model | Intelligence | Speed | Input $/M | Output $/M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen 3.6 Max Preview | Not yet scored | — | $1.30 | $7.80 |
| Qwen 3.7 Max | Not yet scored | — | $1.25 | $3.75 |
| Qwen 3.6 Plus | Not yet scored | — | $0.50 | $3.00 |
| Kimi K2.6 | 54 | ~40 tok/s | $0.95 | $4.00 |
| GLM-5 | 50 | ~61 tok/s | $1.00 | $3.20 |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | 52 | ~62 tok/s | $3.00 | $15.00 |
What Qwen 3.6 Max Preview is best for
Vibe-coding sessions, agent runs already validated against this preview, and Qwen-family work where you want the 3.6 Max baseline.
When to switch away from Qwen 3.6 Max Preview
Switch to Qwen 3.7 Max
The current frontier Max — newer, with a 1M context, and cheaper on output ($3.75 vs $7.80).
Switch to Qwen 3.6 Plus
The cheaper sibling for everyday work.
Switch to Kimi K2.6
For the top-ranked open-weights model (Intelligence Index 54).
In Command Code: caching and taste-1
Open-source models are routed across multiple upstream providers for high availability. The price you see is the mean per-provider rate; the Usage page reflects what was actually charged.
Where supported by the upstream, prompt caching is on by default — cache reads are billed at $0.26 per million tokens versus $1.30 for fresh input.
taste-1 sits between the model and the agent loop, rewriting and reranking candidate edits to match your codebase conventions.
Plan availability
Open-source model. Available on every plan, including Go ($1/mo). Routed across multiple upstream providers; listed price matches the Command Code pricing page.
All Command Code models, ranked by quality and speed
Quality is the Intelligence Index — an aggregate score across reasoning, math, coding, and knowledge evaluations. Speed is reported output tokens per second. Models without a published score are noted.
| Model | Tier | Intelligence Index | Output speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5.5 | Premium | 60 | ~65 tok/s |
| Claude Opus 4.7 | Premium | 57 | ~49 tok/s |
| GPT-5.4 | Premium | 57 | ~84 tok/s |
| GPT-5.3 Codex | Premium | 54 | ~72 tok/s |
| Kimi K2.6 | Open-source | 54 | ~40 tok/s |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | Premium | 52 | ~62 tok/s |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | Open-source | 52 | ~35 tok/s |
| GLM-5 | Open-source | 50 | ~61 tok/s |
| GPT-5.4 Mini | Premium | 49 | ~164 tok/s |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | Open-source | 47 | ~82 tok/s |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | Premium | 37 | ~97 tok/s |
| Kimi K2.5 | Open-source | 37 | ~35 tok/s |
| Claude Sonnet 5 | Premium | Not yet scored | — |
| Claude Opus 4.8 | Premium | Not yet scored | — |
| Claude Opus 4.6 | Premium | Not yet scored | — |
| MiniMax M2.5 | Open-source | Not yet scored | — |
Switching models with /model
In an interactive Command Code session, run /model to open the model selector. Pick the model you want and it applies to this session and to future sessions until you change it again. Premium models require Pro or higher; open-source models are available on every plan, including Go.
cmd # start an interactive session
/model # open the selector and pick a modelPlans and pricing
Command Code is a subscription with model usage at API rates. Each plan ships with monthly LLM credits. Credits roll over and never expire. Auto top-up keeps you running if you go over.
| Plan | Price/mo | LLM credits | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go | $1 | $10 | Open-source only |
| Pro | $15 | $30 | Open-source + premium |
| Max 10× | $100 | $150 | Open-source + premium |
| Max 20× | $200 | $300 | Open-source + premium |
| Teams | $40 / seat | Pooled | Open-source + premium |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom pool, SSO, audit logs |
Frequently asked questions
Qwen 3.6 Max Preview or Qwen 3.7 Max?
3.7 Max is the current frontier Qwen — newer, with a 1M context and cheaper output. 3.6 Max Preview is the prior preview build, kept for teams that already validated it.
What does "Preview" mean here?
It is a preview build of the 3.6 Max model. It is fully routable in Command Code; the production successor is Qwen 3.7 Max.
Which Command Code model should I use?
For open models, Kimi, DeepSeek, Qwen, Mimo are all really good. For closed models, Claude Sonnet 5 is the recommended default — the best combination of speed and intelligence, and a drop-in upgrade from Sonnet 4.6. Switch to Claude Opus 4.8 (the newest Anthropic flagship) for the most capable long-horizon agentic coding, GPT-5.5 (Intelligence Index 60) for the absolute hardest reasoning, or Claude Opus 4.7 / GPT-5.4 (both 57) for top-tier work at lower cost. For fast lookups, Claude Haiku 4.5 or GPT-5.4 Mini. For open-source, Kimi K2.6 leads the open-weights tier (Intelligence Index 54).
Can I mix Qwen 3.6 Max Preview with other models in a workflow?
Yes. Switch per session using /model. Common pattern: keep Sonnet 5 as the default and switch up to Opus 4.8 or down to Haiku 4.5 as the task calls for it.
Are open-source model prices fixed?
Open-source models are routed across multiple upstream providers for high availability. The price listed for each is the mean per-provider rate. Actual cost on a given request may vary slightly. The Usage page reflects the price charged.
Is Command Code free to try?
The Go plan starts at $1/mo with $10 in LLM credits. It covers open-source models only. Pro at $15/mo unlocks premium models with $30 in LLM credits.
Does Command Code train on my code?
No. Command Code does not train on your code or store your code snippets. taste-1 data is stored locally in your project directory.
Where can I track my usage?
The Usage page in Studio shows per-request cost, token counts, and which model ran. Settings > Billing lets you change plans, buy credits, or enable auto top-up.
Does Command Code replace my editor?
No. Command Code is editor-agnostic — it runs as a CLI and works alongside any editor (Cursor, VS Code, Zed, JetBrains, Neovim, etc.).
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