Alibaba · 2 models
Qwen-Image API
Alibaba's Qwen-Image image models through one API: Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro and Qwen-Image 3.0. Image from $0.0228/image, up to 24% below official. Text-to-image and editing, up to 2K.
- Models
- 2
- image
- From
- $0.0228/image
- Qwen-Image 3.0
- Below official
- up to 24%
- Qwen-Image 3.0
- Failed runs
- $0
- refunded automatically
Lineup
Qwen-Image image models on CheaperGen
Starting price per image at each model's lowest tier, next to Alibaba's official price. Select a column to sort.
T2I · Edit | 2K | Up to 3 | $0.0357/image 1K | $0.04/image | up to 11% | |
T2I · Edit | 2K | Up to 3 | $0.0228/image 1K | $0.03/image | up to 24% |
Model picker
Which Qwen-Image model is right for you?
Pick what you need and what matters most; we'll suggest a model and load it in the playground below.
Your Qwen-Image pick
Qwen-Image 3.0
From $0.0228/image
- The lowest starting price: $0.0228/image
Then: Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro
How to choose
Which Qwen-Image model should you use?
- Lowest price
- Qwen-Image 3.0 from $0.0228/image (1K).
Prices side by side
Qwen-Image API pricing per image
Each Qwen-Image image model at every size it offers — the lowest price per image, with Alibaba's official price struck through. Lowest per row in orange.
| Size | Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro | Qwen-Image 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 1K | $0.0357/image With a monthly plan: Pro $0.0353Max $0.0349 | $0.0228/image |
| 2K | $0.0679/image With a monthly plan: Pro $0.0674Max $0.0669 | $0.0228/image |
Monthly plans lower prices on most models (shown under each price); you can still pay as you go. Pro $499/month · Max $4,999/month.
Try it
Try the Qwen-Image models
Switch models with the tabs. Runs on your balance at the price on the button; failed runs are refunded.
Capabilities
Qwen-Image image models compared
| Feature | Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro | Qwen-Image 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Text to image | Yes | Yes |
| Image editing | Yes | Yes |
| Sizes | 1K, 2K | 1K, 2K |
| Edit inputs | Up to 3 | Up to 3 |
| Aspect ratios | 7 | 7 |
Quick start
Call the Qwen-Image API
One request shape for every Qwen-Image model: POST /v1/run/{endpoint} with your key, then poll the generation or pass a webhook_url. Switching models means changing the endpoint.
| Model | Endpoint |
|---|---|
| Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro · Text to Image | alibaba/qwen-image-3.0-pro/text-to-image |
| Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro · Image Edit | alibaba/qwen-image-3.0-pro/edit |
| Qwen-Image 3.0 · Text to Image | alibaba/qwen-image-3.0/text-to-image |
| Qwen-Image 3.0 · Image Edit | alibaba/qwen-image-3.0/edit |
Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro · Text to Image
const API = "https://cheapergen.com/api/v1";
const headers = {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.CHEAPERGEN_API_KEY}`,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
};
// 1. Submit the job
let job = await fetch(`${API}/run/alibaba/qwen-image-3.0-pro/text-to-image`, {
method: "POST",
headers,
body: JSON.stringify({
"prompt": "A bilingual night-market poster that reads “夜市 NIGHT MARKET — Friday 7 PM”, lanterns, bold layout",
"aspect_ratio": "1:1",
"resolution": "1K"
}),
}).then((r) => r.json());
// 2. Poll until it finishes (or pass webhook_url and skip polling)
while (job.status === "queued" || job.status === "running") {
await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 3000));
job = await fetch(`${API}/generations/${job.id}`, { headers }).then((r) => r.json());
}
console.log(job.status === "succeeded" ? job.output.images[0].url : job.error);Go deeper
Pricing, cost and docs for each Qwen-Image model
Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro
up to 11% below Official
Qwen-Image 3.0
24% below Official
FAQ
Qwen-Image API questions
Qwen-Image 3.0 Pro and Qwen-Image 3.0 are developed by Alibaba; CheaperGen provides API access and does not own them. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.